Aisha wanted to understand what lawyers looked for when they selected juries. She spent hours observing attorneys question potential jurors for upcoming trials to see if she could identify patterns.
This type of research is called __________.

a. quantitative
b. textual analysis
c. historical
d. critical
e. triangulation

Textual analysis is a method used by communication researchers to give detailed account and interpret the features of a message that is either recorded or visual. This method of analysis helps to describe the structure, content and purpose of messages in text form.

Elements of textual analysis includes :

1. The text must be well summarised.

2. Proper attention must be on the content.

3. There must be clear cut interpretation and judgement.

4. Conclusion must be supported with evidence.