CMST 4899 - Senior Project
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42276,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cary Wecht
Email: clwecht01@ysu.edu
Course Description
4899. Senior Project. Synthesis of research, writing, and presentation skills through the completion of a communication research project and professional development activity. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 s.h. Prereq.: Senior standing, major in Communication Studies, 24 s.h. of communication studies major complete, including CMST 3700 or CMST 3799. Grading is Traditional/PR. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | American Psychological Association guidelines available at The Purdue Owl |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | intro to course | intro speech self assessment |
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| 8/31 | planning your project | class feedback.discussion |
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| 9/7 | review APA guidelines | preliminary plan | meet with instructor |
| 9/14 | submit project proposal | ||
| 9/21 | respond to instructor feedback | ||
| 9/28 | conduct project research | ||
| 10/5 | finish project research | ||
| 10/12 | meet with instructor | ||
| 10/19 | submit project research | ||
| 10/26 | carry out project plan | ||
| 11/2 | carry out project plan | ||
| 11/9 | meet with instructor - with deliverables | ||
| 11/16 | continue project | ||
| 11/23 | continue project | ||
| 11/30 | final project and report | ||
| 12/7 | project reflection |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.