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Using ‘new’ data sources for ‘old’ newspaper research: Developing guidelines for data collection

  • Pytrik Schafraad EMAIL logo , Fred Wester und Peer Scheepers
Veröffentlicht/Copyright: 27. November 2006
Communications
Aus der Zeitschrift Band 31 Heft 4

Abstract

This article discusses the benefits and limitations of collecting electronic data for large-scale thematic content analysis. We will discuss a number of methodological and technical issues. The first one is the construction of a list of relevant keywords that serves as the primary data collecting device. This is not only a technical necessity, but also secures a theoretically and empirically valid collection of data. The second concern is the quality of electronic archive information. Finally, source-specific data characteristics and coding difficulties are dealt with. In conclusion, seven guidelines for electronic data collecting are proposed.

Published Online: 2006-11-27
Published in Print: 2006-12-01

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