English 203, Fall 2021: Introduction to Research for Professional Writers

Bradley Dilger, Purdue University

Introduction to essential research methods for technical and professional communication, including both formal and informal approaches to primary and secondary search. Strong emphasis on ethics, including best practices for conducting anti-racist research. The course will include engagement with relevant theoretical reading and, if public health concerns permit, hands-on activities.

This site will serve as a portal to content shared in Purdue's Brightspace D2L and Google Drive.

For discussion Mon 8/23:
Otis airflow study from Summer 2021
Dr. Qingyan (Yan) Chen, the Purdue researcher leading the research team