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Research techniques29728/3380/2425/1/21
Study guide

Research techniques

29728/3380/2425/1/21
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Journalism, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 4 credits
Teaching staff: De Greef Rit, Marain Frederik, Wille Olivier
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 104,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

You can selectively, critically and objectively acquire, analyse and double-check relevant information from various Dutch-speaking and non-Dutch-speaking (traditional, scientific and alternative) sources and information channels using an appropriate technique. This also in unfamiliar and complex contexts.
You'll analyze numerical data sets with a basic understanding of Excel and statistics.
You'll use the funnel method to select appropriate information from sources and incorporate it into a research paper.
You'll use an appropriate internet search strategy.
You'll describe the basics of search engine optimization.
You name and use the relevant sources for socio-economic and demographic figures.
Autonomously determine and evaluate relevant and appropriate topics and angles, taking into account the production objective, the target group, the medium, the news value and the reliability of the source.
You draw appropriate conclusions from numerical data.
You estimate the reliability of sources select meaningful information.
You deal critically and correctly with economic and demographic figures on poverty, life expectancy, climate, ...

Study material (list)

Mandatory
Mandatory
  • Author: Hans Rosling
Mandatory
  • Author: lector
Diverse media sourcesMandatory
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials9,00 hours
Practicum55,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours40,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series12,50Research: schriftelijke toets
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series50,00CIJFERS en EXCEL: Openboek digitaal examen
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)12,50Research: researchopdrachten worden tijdens de lessen gegeven
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)25,00Bronnen: Paper
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series25,00Research: examen
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series50,00CIJFERS en EXCEL: Openboek digitaal examen (60') in de vorm van meerkeuzevragen met giscorrectie. Je mag daarvoor jouw boeken, cursussen en andere notities gebruiken en mag tijdens het examen Excel gebruiken.
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series25,00Bronnen: paper