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module properties Social Media Research in degree program Master Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft/Media and Communication Science 2013 ATTENTION: not offered anymore
module number	101412
examination number	2500437
department	Department of Economic Sciences and Media
ID of group	2554 (Media Psychology and Media Design)
module leader	Dr. Rohangis Mohseni
term	winter and summer term
language	English
credit points	6
on-campus program (h)	22
self-study (h)	158
obligation	elective module
exam	alternative examination performance
details of the certificate	Presentation (20% of grade) Term paper (50% of grade) Constant and active participation in the seminar (30% of grade) In order to pass the course as a whole, you have to complete both academic achievements (oral presentation and term paper).
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signup details for alternative examinations	Dieses Modul enthält mindestens eine alternative semesterbegleitende Abschlussleistung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese in der Regel schon zu Beginn des Semesters, in dem diese angeboten wird, angemeldet werden muss. Über die Details und Zeiträume dazu werden Sie vom Lehrenden und/oder dem Prüfungsamt informiert. Fragen Sie gegebenenfalls unbedingt beim Lehrenden nach. This module contains at least one alternative exam part. Please note that this must usually be registered at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered. The lecturer and/or the examination office will inform you about the details and time periods. If necessary, be sure to ask the lecturer.
maximum number of participants	20
previous knowledge and experience	Interest in reading scientific articles Interest in questionable research practices Basic statistical knowledge (for understanding results in research articles)
learning outcome	Know how to apply research skills to specific papers Know about different quantitative research methods Know about criteria to judge research methods Improve critical thinking and research skills
content	Critical Reading In this course, you will learn how to check empirical research papers for flaws and replicability. The papers will come from different areas of media psychology and communication science and will use different quantitative methods (e.g., surveys, experiments).
media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participation	Course will be held online exclusively. Being present in Ilmenau is not necessary for completing the course. https://moodle2.tu-ilmenau.de/course/view.php?id=4264
literature / references	see Moodle
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