comm105- standard agenda

In chapter 7, the concept of the standard agenda sticks out in my mind the most because I have probably seen so many models and charts that resemble this six step process.  Ever since elementary school we are taught the principles of problem solving.  And even in college, depending on the major, you will see different approaches to problem solving.

Problem solving is a big part of every profession and we use it on some level everyday.  We are problem solvers.  I like the example in the book in chapter 7 because it is pretty basic on how to achieve answers to solve a problem.  I would like thank Sesame Street for being a big part of my problem solving skills.  Without Bert and Ernie I don't think I could have survived my childhood without them.

Comm105-ethnography

Chapter 13 talks about research methods that researchers use to gain the answers to their questions.  Or possibly more questions from their research.  Ethnography is a method that researchers that allows them to observe behavior of their subject in their natural setting.    This method can be used on one subject or a group.

We have all seen movies on this kind of research.  Movies like, Never been kissed, or Just one of the Guys.  These movies are about journalists who infiltrate a certain group posing as someone else to do research for an article.  

 

I think this is a very cool way to write about something.  What better way to write about something than to experience it.