Master’s Thesis Journalism

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Master’s Thesis Journalism
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Omschrijving	The MA thesis forms the conclusion to the theoretical line of the programme. It is based on academically designed and conducted empirical research, and the result should be an argumentative research paper on a topic related to journalism, based on personal scientific analysis and a substantial review of literature and sources. In principle, the choice of thesis topic is free, but preferably it builds upon the student’s Theoretical Specialization, or the themes and methodology of the Research Seminar. Based on the above, the following characteristics can be distinguished: • Argumentative research paper made by one student and based on independent analysis: An answer to a scientifically relevant and motivated question is formulated by finding answers to sub-questions. • Substantial review of literature and sources: The thesis is a testament to the student’s grasp of current research in the field, and enriches the existing scientific knowledge. It is based on independently conducted and methodologically justified empirical research. • Feedback and synthesis: The essay provides cohesion and structure, and the conclusion flows naturally from the arguments brought forth in the different chapters. • The presentation meets specific requirements. • The size should be at least 50, preferably 75 pages (of A4 size, 20,000-30,000 words) and no more than 100 pages, not including appendices.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	zelfstudie (begeleid)
Toetsvorm	scriptie
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. M.J. Broersma
Docent(en)	dr. S.A. Eldridge II ,dr. T.S. Graham , R. Prey, PhD. ,dr. I.M. van den Broek ,dr. T.A.C. Witschge
Entreevoorwaarden	The following course units must be completed and (conditionally) passed: - MA-Thesis Journalism: Preparation and one of the following: - Research Seminar 1 - Onderzoekscollege Journalistiek 3
Opmerkingen	Enrollment in Progress will be possible between Monday June 19th and Sunday July 2nd 2017. Only students who are admitted to the English-taught master’s degree programme in Journalism are allowed to follow this course unit. You sign up for Preparation MA Thesis, combined with either the 15 ECTS Ma Thesis and the MA Internship, or the 25 ECTS Ma Thesis Plus. Repeat students who only have to retake the exam are discouraged to enroll for this course via Progress. They can be submitted to the Nestor course by sending an email to seccnl@rug.nl mentioning their full name and student number. The Faculty maintains the right to change the curriculum, the number of groups and the timetable.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ma Mediastudies  (Ma Journalism (Engelstalig)) 2 semester I keuzegroep