Public Relations Research
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Public Relations Research: The Basics

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    Copyright © Allynand Bacon 2009 C H A P T E R 5 Research Wilcox, D.L., & Cameron, G.T. (2009). Public relations: Strategies and tactics (9th Ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Wilcox, D.L., & Cameron, G.T. (2009). Public relations: Strategies and tactics (9th Ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Wilcox, D.L., & Cameron, G.T. (2009). Public relations: Strategies and tactics (9th Ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
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    In the News. . . Copyright © Allyn and Bacon 2009
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    “ It ain'tso much the things we don't know that get us in trouble. It's the things we know that ain't so.“ Artemus Ward ~ American Writer
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    What We’ll DiscussToday Importance of research Primary & Secondary research Qualitative & quantitative research Questionnaire construction Copyright © Allyn and Bacon 2009
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    Public Relations asProcess: R.A.C.E. Copyright © Allyn and Bacon 2009
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    Questions About ResearchWhat is the problem? What kind of information is needed? How will the results of the research be used? What specific public (or publics) should be researched? Copyright © Allyn and Bacon 2009
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    Questions About ResearchShould the organization do the research in-house or hire an outside consultant? How will the research data be analyzed, reported, or applied? How soon will the results be needed? How much will the research cost? Copyright © Allyn and Bacon 2009
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    How do PRpeople use research? Copyright © Allyn and Bacon 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberagi/1404539812/
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Editor's Notes

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