Communications research is the study of how messages are created, transmitted, received, and interpreted within various forms of communication channels. This field includes the analysis of verbal, non-verbal, written, and digital communication, as well as the effects of communication on individuals, groups, and societies. Researchers in this area may focus on areas such as mass media, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, public relations, advertising, and many other aspects of human interaction. The goal of communications research is to improve our understanding of how communication functions in different contexts, and to develop strategies for more effective and ethical communication practices.