Need to write down meaning as well

What is SNAP?
History?
What are the differences?
Approaches
-Surveys
-Interview Experts
Observation
Why is SNAP important?
Literature
SURVEY
-Majority: Ages, Gender, Employed or unemployed
OBERVATION


Vanity Borja
English 202 Section 2

Reflection

The topic I chose for my research was nonverbal communication. Nonverbal
communication was a good topic because it was interesting and everyone could relate to it. I am
very happy with the topic I chose. I was very fascinated by my findings. The course essays were
organized around my research project which I thought was very helpful because it provided a lot
of feedback. Throughout the course I was given time to locate literature for my report, I was
satisfied with the time allotted. I was able to find literature on my topic and I did not have
difficulty doing so. The type of source that was most helpful to me was literature. I also found all
of the handouts given by the instructor very helpful.

This course required that I learn at least three essay types and a research essay plus
practice summaries, quotations and paraphrases and I feel that I have achieved that. I feel that my
skills in APA have improved. I learned enough about APA to apply it in future classes when
asked. My skills in literature analyzing and data collecting have improved because of this course.
I think I will use the skills to analyze literature and collect data in the near future when I am
working on my Bachelors degree. If I am asked to do primary research again, I believe I can do
it. One of my strengths is being able to organize and submit papers on time.

This course has taught me a whole lot more on academic research writing. I feel that I
have improved so much in academic writing, I was also taught to use academic language. My
research outcome was great. There were three approaches to answer my research question and I
was able to do all of them. I spent a good amount of time thinking of the research questions and
analyzing all the data I collected. Overall, I enjoyed this course because I learned a whole lot.

Proposal

Research Topic: Nonverbal Communication

Primary Question:

What are the nonverbal communication differences between men and women on a tropical
island?

Secondary questions:

What do men and women notice different about each others nonverbal
communication signals?

How do men and women express happiness nonverbally?

Literature: Nonverbal Communication In Human Interaction. Mark L. Knapp

Nonverbal Communication. Judee K. Burgoon

Body Language. Julius Fast

Men, Women, and Relationships. John Gray

Approaches: Interview Communications expert, Dr. Grace Turner

Survey Classmates

Observations

Content analysis

Introduction:

Nonverbal communication is behavior that produces or signifies meaning. It
includes, body movements, facial expressions, and gestures. Nonverbal communication is
speaking without saying a word. Perhaps it is even more effective than speech. Remember the

saying, Actions speak louder than words. When people communicate, only a small part of the

exchange is verbal. People use actions to heighten messages.

Interest in Topic:

I am interested in this topic because it fascinates me how a majority of the way people

communicate is done nonverbally through gestures, body movements, and facial expressions.

Without being able to converse without talking, a large part of what is really meant to be

understood would be lost.

Persuasive Argument:

By knowing the communication styles, working actively towards understanding those
differences can help make a connection in effectively exchanging information in a healthy way.

Plan:

10/01-10/11 Read books, finalize primary and secondary questions

10/14- 10/18 Come up with questions for surveys and interview

10/18-10/26 Give out surveys, schedule and conduct interview

10/27-11/04 First draft 11/04- 11/08

11/04- 11/08 Peer Review

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