Research Methods in Media and Communication Course
Gain expertise in research methods for media and communication by designing mixed-methods studies focused on students, social media news, and trust in journalism. Build reliable surveys and interviews, manage ethical considerations, integrate data analysis, and produce publishable findings suitable for humanities research, all in a step-by-step approach.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This practical course teaches you to develop a mixed-methods research topic on students, social media news, and trust in journalism. You will learn to create clear research questions, design effective surveys and interviews, combine quantitative and qualitative data, address ethics and practicality, and outline a complete research project ready for publication.
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Develop skills
- Mixed-methods design: Develop quick, thorough studies on media effects, student behaviours, and trust issues.
- Survey research: Create, test, and evaluate surveys targeting students for reliable data collection.
- Qualitative interviewing: Conduct and analyse in-depth interviews or focus groups with students.
- Literature synthesis: Locate, review, and synthesise essential studies in media and journalism.
- Research ethics: Plan practical, ethical research with proper boundaries and protections.
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