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Poslední úprava: Mgr. Ing. Kateřina Turková, Ph.D. (15.11.2022)
Course rationale and aims Doctoral Seminar II (DSII) aims at providing students with knowledge in the presentation and evaluation of academic research projects, in the field of communication and media studies, focusing on the projects’ methodology and research design. Participating in the course’s series of seminars, the doctoral students become acquainted with the principles and techniques of structuring, presenting and evaluating research methodology plans, in a seminar format that allows for dialogue, debate and reflection about one’s own work. DSII students develop the main skills for: § designing and structuring academic research projects, focusing on the projects’ methodology and research design § communicating in written form and orally about the methodology and research design of their projects § evaluating research methodology plans, by identifying their strengths and shortcomings, and providing constructive feedback. |
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Poslední úprava: Mgr. Ing. Kateřina Turková, Ph.D. (15.11.2022)
Assignments and assessment In order to successfully fulfil the course’s requirements:
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Poslední úprava: Mgr. Ing. Kateřina Turková, Ph.D. (15.11.2022)
Supportive literature Literature on methodology Altheide, D. (1996). Qualitative media analysis. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Alvesson, M., Sköldberg, K. (2009). Reflexive Methodology: New Vistas for Qualitative Research. London: Sage Publications. Baxter, P., Jack, S. (2008). ‘Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and Implementation for Novice Researchers’, The Qualitative Report, 13(4): 544-559. Berger, A. A. (2000). Media and communication research methods: an introduction to qualitative and quantitative approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Brennen, B. S. (2013). Qualitative Research Methods for Media Studies. New York: Routledge. Creswell, J. W. (2007). Qualitative inquiry and research design, 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Freitas, H., Oliveira M., Jenkins, M., Popjoy, O. (1998). The Focus Group, A Qualitative Research Method, ISRC, Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore. Available at: http://gianti.ea.ufrgs.br/files/artigos/1998/1998_079_ISRC.pdf Greenbaum, T. (2000). Moderating Focus Groups. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Hargittai, E., Sandvig, C. (eds.) (2015). Digital Research Confidential. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Hine, C. (2015). Ethnography for the Internet. London: Bloomsbury Academic. Jensen, K. B. (2002). A handbook of media and communication research: qualitative and quantitative methodologies. London: Routledge. Jensen, K., Jankowsi, N. (1993). A Handbook of qualitative methodologies for mass communication research. London: Routledge. Kindon, S., Pain, R., Kesby, M. (eds.). (2007). Participatory action research approaches and methods. Connecting people, participation and place. London: Routledge. Kozinets, R.V. (2015). Netnography: Redefined. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Krippendorff, K. (2004, 2013). Content analysis: an introduction to its methodology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Marshall, C., Rossman, G. B. (1999). Designing Qualitative Research. London: Sage. Mason, J. (2002). Qualitative Researching. London: Sage. Available online at: http://www.sxf.uevora.pt/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mason_2002.pdf. Merriam, S. B. (2009). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Norman K. D., Lincoln, Y. S. (eds.) (2017). The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research, 5th ed. London: Sage. Riffe, D., Lacy, S., Fico, F. (2005). Analyzing media messages: using quantitative content analysis in research. London: Routledge. Rogers, R. (2013). Digital Methods. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Saldaña, J. (2012) The coding manual for qualitative researchers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Older version available online at: http://stevescollection.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/8/6/13866629/saldana_2009_the-coding-manual-for-qualitative-researchers.pdf Shaw, A., Scott, T. D. (eds.) (2018). Interventions: Communication Research and Practice. New York: Peter Lang Silverman, D. (2016). Qualitative Research, 4th revised ed. London: Sage Publications. Silverman, D. (2011). Interpreting qualitative data: A guide to the principles of qualitative research. London: Sage. Silverman, D. (2001). Interpreting Qualitative Data: Methods for Analysing Talk, Text and Interaction, 2nd ed. London: Sage. Silverman, D. (ed.) (2004). Qualitative research: theory, method, and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Available online at: http://www.stiba-malang.com/uploadbank/pustaka/RM/QUALITATIVE%20THEORY%20METHOD%20PRACTICE.pdf Titscher, S., Meyer, M., Wodak, R, Vetter, E. (2000). Methods of Text and Discourse Analysis. London: Sage.
Literature on research design and dissertation writing Allison, B., Race, P. (2004). The student's guide to preparing dissertations and theses. London: Routledge. Bell, J. (2005). Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science. Maidenhead: Open University Press. Björk, L., Räisänen, C. (1999/2000). Academic Writing: a university writing course, 2nd ed. Lund: Studentlitteratur; Chatwell-Bratt: Bromley. Glatthorn, A., Joyner, R. (2005). Writing the winning thesis or dissertation: a step-by-step guide, 2 ed. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press. Heath P. M. T., Tynan, C. (2010). ‘Crafting a research proposal’, The Marketing Review, 10(2): 147-168. Lunenburg, F. C., Irby, B. J. (2008). Writing a successful thesis or dissertation: tips and strategies for students in the social and behavioral sciences. London: Sage. Rudestam, K. E., Newton, R. (2007). Surviving Your Dissertation, 3rd ed. London: Sage. Thomas, R. Murray, Brubaker, D. L. (2000). Theses and dissertations: a guide to planning, research, and writing. Westport: Bergin & Garvey. |
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Poslední úprava: Mgr. Ing. Kateřina Turková, Ph.D. (15.11.2022)
DSII combines a series of seminars with independent guided study. The course is led by a seminar leader, who offers introductory seminars on methodology and research design, and on structuring and evaluating research methodology plans, in the field of communication and media studies. The course responsible also schedules and coordinates the peer review and discussion seminars. The doctoral students’ supervisors are welcome to attend the DSII seminars. |
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Poslední úprava: doc. Vaia Doudaki, D.Phil., Ph.D. (29.02.2024)
Structure of research methodology plan The research methodology plan is expected to be structured as follows: 1. Doctoral project title 2. Introduction: Short description of the doctoral research project (not extending two paragraphs), consisting out of the project’s main topic and focus; research aims; relevance; (primary and secondary) research questions 3. Research methodology: a. presentation of the paradigmatic position in which the doctoral project is based b. description of the research design c. presentation of methods of data collection and data analysis d. ethical considerations e. detailed time plan 4. References (at least 10 relevant academic sources of literature).
Length of research methodology plan: 2,500 words (not including references) Students can choose their (in-text and end-list) reference style (e.g., APA, Chicago, Harvard), but they need to be consistent. The doctoral students are expected to submit their research methodology plan in written form at least one week before its presentation and discussion. Late submissions will not be accepted. Each student will have 10 minutes to present her/his research methodology plan, during a pre-scheduled seminar slot.
Guidelines for feedback Each student will act as discussant of a fellow student’s research methodology plan. Taking into consideration the doctoral project’s aims and research questions, the discussant is expected to assess the research methodology plan’s: paradigmatic position; research design; methods of data collection and analysis; ethical considerations; time plan; paraphrasing, citing and referencing. The discussant will address the plan’s strengths and weaknesses, reflect on the appropriateness of the selected methodological and operational choices, and on the project’s overall feasibility, and suggest possible solutions to remedy the observed shortcomings. The discussant will propose at least two additional relevant publications that are not included in the research methodology plan, legitimating their relevance. Each discussant will have 10 minutes for her/his presentation. The discussant will submit a short report of her/his feedback and evaluation on the day of the seminar, in which s/he acts as a discussant.
Group feedback and discussion All DSII students are expected to have read the research methodology plans that are presented and discussed beforehand, and provide feedback during the seminars and at the online forum area available in Moodle.
Improvement plan Each student needs to submit a written report on how s/he will address and solve the shortcomings of her/his research methodology plan, as they have been identified through the written and oral feedback. The improvement plan needs to be submitted within two weeks after the seminar in which the research methodology plan is presented and discussed. |
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Poslední úprava: doc. Vaia Doudaki, D.Phil., Ph.D. (08.02.2024)
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