Case Studies

Case studies became a way of life during my last year of the Applied Communication master’s program. The case studies allowed us to delve into the material we were studying as it related to current events. Each case study was a group project, which gave us another chance to flex our communication muscles.

I’ve organized the case study by course number. Pay attention to the starred ones; they’re my favorites!

COM 501

Breaking down a virtual breakdown

Improving Science Communication with Better Mass Media, Social Media, and Rhetorical Practices

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COM 502

Just Like Me*

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COM 511

Larry Page: Prince of Silicon Valley*

Arianna Huffington — Her Journey to Becoming a Liberal Media Mogul

“Note”-able Failures in Leadership

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COM 620

Failing interfaces and burning phones

Google: Re-Media Center

The Case of the Compact Disc

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COM 621

Fake News*

Who foots the bill?

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COM 622

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos

The Sorting Hat

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COM 621/622

Mind the (gender pay) gap