Text stating: Seeking interview participants for doctoral dissertation. There are many assumptions and suspicions about what public relations practitioners think and do with language, but what is the truth? Interviews occurring August-November: 55-minute Zoom interviews In-person* or email options available * In-person interviews can occur in Minnesota (Aug-Sept. ) or Oregon (Oct.-Nov.).
Text stating: Eligibility requirements To participate in this study, individuals must meet the following criteria: Have 5+ years of experience working in public relations, strategic communication, or a related professional communication function Have held at least one role with a substantial writing component (past or present) Complete the majority their work in English (multilingual practitioners are welcome) Reside in the U.S. and work primarily for U.S.-based organizations or clients 18 years of age or older I am interested in the ways practitioners think about language and professional responsibility across all settings, work arrangements, sectors, and positions.
Text stating: Who is doing this research? This dissertation research is being done by Sandra Boone, a 4th-year Ph.D. candidate at the University of Oregon. I worked for 15 years as a professional communicator in higher education, nonprofit, and political settings. This research comes from questions I had when working, so I’d love to learn from you! Plus, you can receive a $15 gift card as a thank you. Email me at sboone5@uoregon.edu and include "PR language interviews" in the subject line. Learn more about me at boonesk.com.
Are you a public relations or strategic communication professional with 5+ years of experience? I'm doing interviews to discuss language & professional responsibility. $15 giftcard available. Interested? Message or email me #PublicRelations #StrategicCommunication #PR #StratComm #CriticalPR
