“Race Matters” in the Journal of Applied Communication Research

摘要

Social issues have been a general stimulus for communication scholarship since the inception of the field. Over time, much of this research has evolved into what is known as applied communication research. Within this article, the authors report a critical analysis of research about a particularly significant social issue: race. In particular, they analyze articles published in The Journal of Applied Communication (JACR; 1973-2005) with specific attention to those that studied race matters. The heart of the essay describes a Race Scholarship Typology that informed their analysis. They refer to articles published in JACR to illustrate genres of race scholarship within that typology. They conclude by offering 6 guidelines that will enhance how “race matters” are reflected in research published in JACR and other publication outlets in the field of communication.