Research Log 2: Professional Associations, Advocacy Groups, and Government Agencies FIELD OF STUDY: Business Administration ISSUE: Leadership and Management Skills Goal: You will collect sources abou
Professional organizations, Advocacy Groups, and Government Sources
In one or two sentences, describe the issue in the field that you are researching. The issue must have arisen within the last three years unless otherwise discussed with me.
FIELD OF STUDY: Business Administration/
ISSUE: Leadership and Management Skills
Enter the current version of your research question. Make sure it asks a “how” or “why” question.
RESEARCH QUESTION:
1
| Bibliographic InformaEon (Title, Author, Date, etc.) | How you found the source (Google, GMU Library, etc.) | Key search terms used to find the source | Exigence the source seeks to address | New key terms | Important quotes from the source | ConnecEon to other sources |
REFLECTION
Write your reflection by entering your responses directly below each of the following questions. Aim for two to three sentences only for your responses.
Use examples from the sources. You must name and quote the sources to receive credit for this response:
List the key terms you are finding and how they vary by source.
What types of genres do professional organizations and advocacy groups use to communicate about your issue? Blogs? White papers? Press releases? Something else? Provide specific examples.
Are the sources providing similar or different perspectives?
Can you tell how the audiences are different for different types of publications and sources? Provide specific examples, name sources, and use quotes from the sources to illustrate your point.
How is the topic connected to your field of study, major, or discipline? Provide a specific example, naming the sources.
