Researching new media Danilo A. Arao Department of Journalism College of Mass Communication UP Diliman
What’s “new” in new media?
Convergence Connectivity Interactivity Functionality Technology
RESULT – accessibility and availability of information to new media users
However, in a developing country…
Level-headed perspective on new media, particularly Internet access “New” does NOT replace the “old” “New” does NOT mean the “best”
Tip 1: Know the “terrain”
Fact facts
Tip 2: Know what interests you
Cyberspace (e.g., blogs, social networking sites, websites) Hardware (e.g., gadgets) Software (e.g., OS, apps)
Proprietary and open source
Tip 2 (continued)
Ethics in new media
Burning issues
Plagiarism Cyber-bullying (e.g., #AMALAYER) Cybercrime Law (RA 10175)
Online journalism
Burning issues
Citizen journalism Convergence of print and broadcast
Tip 3: Know where to get data
Go beyond Google and Wikipedia Visit offices (e.g., libraries) to conduct data gathering Conduct interviews with sources, especially experts
In other words, get PRIMARY sources of information
To summarize…
Know the “terrain”
Know what interests you
Be aware of important information on new media Focus on your preferred topic
Know where to get data
Data gathering should be done “online” and “offline”
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