Universität Wien

220072 UE UE Planning Research Designs and Data Collection (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 22 - Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 19.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 09.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 16.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 23.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 30.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 07.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 14.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 11.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 18.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Thursday 25.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course deals with research designs and data collection in communication science and is split into two integrated parts: Introduction to Research Designs and Data Collection and Planning Research Designs and Data Collection.

The lectures will emphasize theoretical aspects of study planning and design, while the other part will have a more practical focus, demonstrating research design and data collection procedures. Students will actively engage by analyzing and discussing research studies published in scientific journals. They will also be guided through hands-on, practical laboratory sessions where they can practice research design and data collection techniques. Additionally, guest lectures will present specific research approaches.

The course seamlessly integrates qualitative and quantitative research aspects within the field of communication science. A central objective of this course is to provide an overview of various approaches to designing studies and collecting data in communication science. It aims to equip participants with the skills needed to independently conduct their own research projects.

Participants will collaborate in groups for assignments and brief presentations. They will attend lectures and successfully complete a final exam at the end of the semester.

Assessment and permitted materials

A general knowledge quiz is expected to be completed in person on Moodle, and various projects and presentations will be conducted in groups during the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The classes combine lectures and exercises.
I expect the class (apart from the lectures) to be interactive in which the students are driving the discussion.
I hope to create a trusting and fun learning environment in which you can safely express your ideas.
Please do all your work professionally and turn it in on time.

Your written work should be typed, double-spaced, with 2.5 cm margins and 12-point font size (all written work/presentations should follow APA Guidelines, 6th ed.).

Examination topics

By the end of the course, students should demonstrate an understanding of research designs and data collection procedures used in communication science.

Reading list

The list of papers will be provided during the course, and some papers will be researched by the students themselves on the scientific databases available to them.

Among the bibliographical references:
Allen, M. (Ed.). (2017). The SAGE encyclopedia of communication research methods. SAGE publications.

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Last modified: Th 14.09.2023 14:47