Course Description
The course will enable students to demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in the journalism field by introducing them to methods specific to mass media research that can be applied to journalism. By applying these methods themselves, the students will acquire the ability to include the results of research correctly in a manner that makes their journalism more relevant, trustworthy and balanced.
Required Readings
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Creswell, J. W. (2013). Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Call Number: H 62 .C74 2014 |
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Iorio, S. H. (2004). Qualitative research in journalism: taking it to the streets. Routledge. Call Number: PN 4784.R38 .Q35 2004 |
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Newsome, B. O. (2015). An introduction to research analysis and writing: practical skills for social science students. Los Angeles: Sage Publications. Call Number: H 62 .N49 2016 |
Recommended Readings
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Flick, U. (2014). An introduction to qualitative research. 5th ed. Los Angeles: Sage Publications. Call Number: H 62 .F55 2014 |
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