HUMN 7041 Social Research in the Digital World

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102194

Coordinator Jenna Condie Opens in new window

Description This subject provides a critical introduction to the opportunities and challenges of digital social research as well as the theoretical, methodological, and ethical implications of carrying out research in and on the digital. The social web provides researchers both with a tool and an environment to explore the intricacies of everyday life. In this subject, students will be immersed in online environments to further understand the theoretical, methodological and ethical issues of social research in the digital world. Through such activities, students participate as active digital researchers in online social science spaces to result in a professional online web presence and an in depth understanding of current and future research trends in digital social research.

School Social Sciences

Discipline Studies In Human Society

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Online contributions 2000 (4 x 500) 40 N Individual
Report 2000 words 40 N Individual
Discussion 30 minutes 20 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • There is no set textbook for this subject. Relevant reading will be given throughout the subject and made available on vUWS.

Teaching Periods