JRN317 Research Methods in Journalism (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject focuses on the research techniques and approaches required of professional journalists. Students research and process information from a variety of sources, and develop techniques for applying research methods to story packaging. Media law and multicultural and international perspectives in journalism are also examined.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Internal | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JRN317
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), the Bachelor of Sports Studies/Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) course, and the Bachelor of Sports Studies/Bachelor of Arts (Communication-Journalism) course.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of major research methodologies;
- be able to demonstrate an ability to assess research practices employed by professional journalists;
- demonstrate an ability to ultise research techniques that can be applied to contemporary print and broadcast journalism;
- be able to analyse and discuss ethical and legal issues raised in the course of journalism research.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- production processes from the conceptualisation and commissioning of stories through to their researching and presentation;
- quantitative and qualitative research techniques;
- opinion polling, surveying, and the use of focus groups;
- research techniques for investigative reporting;
- resources for researching including Census data and government publications;
- media law and basic ethical practice as it pertains to research techniques.
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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.