Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Coursework Only Students must submit a new or substantially-revised annotated bibliography or comparisons and models report. |
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Description Research for Journalists prepares students to undertake their final-year projects or dissertations. The module will introduce students to the common research methods that underpin undergraduate dissertations and in-depth journalism. The module will take the form of weekly classes that will cover the research skills of identifying topics and problems, reviewing previous studies and journalism, finding models and exemplars for their work, recognising and evaluating advanced journalistic research skills, as well as recognising and evaluating various research methods in the humanities and social sciences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify advanced research methods for journalism 2. Identify foundational research methods in the humanities and social sciences 3. Identify and evaluate problems that are suitable for research or journalistic examination 4. Recognise the elements of project management 5. Analyse examples of advanced journalism 6. Analyse examples of undergraduate dissertations 7. Prepare a proposal for a substantial journalistic project or academic dissertation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Identifying a topic and problem for projects and dissertationsIdentifying models and exemplars for projects and dissertationsReviewing earlier studies and previous journalismAdvanced research skills: Academic sourcesAdvanced research skills: Digital toolsAdvanced research skills: Databases, repositories, archives, company documentsResearch method 1: Qualitative interviewsResearch method 2: Case studiesResearch method 3: Analysing media contentResearch method 4: SurveysProject managementReview and next steps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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