Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Research & fact checking34029/3380/2425/1/76
Study guide

Research & fact checking

34029/3380/2425/1/76
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Journalism, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 4 credits
Teaching staff: Frateur Wouter, Van Assche Veerle
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2025 (2nd semester)
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

previously registered for Research techniques.

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 interpret figures, tables and research results correctly and reinforce them through clear and attractive graphs and text.
You interpret, analyze, and evaluate claims for their truthfulness using sources.
You estimate the scientific value of a study and report critically.
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 select the right questions for a simple survey.
You'll process relevant information into attractive and accurate infographics.

Study material (list)

Mandatory
Mandatory
  • Author: Wouter Frateur
Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning40,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials24,00 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 series20,00Onderzoek. Schriftelijk examen.
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series20,00Onderzoek. Digitaal examen.
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)50,00Factcheck. Zie studiewijzer.
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)10,00Onderzoek. Zie studiewijzer.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series20,00Onderzoek. Schriftelijk examen.
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series30,00Onderzoek. Digitaal examen.
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series50,00Factcheck. Opdracht. Zie studiewijzer.