Research Methods and Design

Research Project Resources

The library offers databases that will allow you to develop soft skills in developing research methods, creating and designing research projects, and tools that allow for data analysis and visualizations.

Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new window
A research methods tool created to help researchers, faculty and students with their research projects.
O'Reilly Online Learning Platform This link opens in a new window
Learn skills, including how to use data analysis and visualizations tools through books, videos, and training, from publishers in computer programming, tech, business, design, and other fields.
DMPTool This link opens in a new window
This database helps researchers create data management plans through an easy-to-use click through wizard.

Research Methods Publications

Several journals and other publications investigate the systematic and rigorous approaches used to collect, analyze, and interpret data for journalistic studies.

Journalism Studies by Taylor & Francis
Critical discussion of journalism as both a subject of academic inquiry and an arena of professional practice.
Journalism Practice by Taylor & Francis
This journal often includes articles that address practical aspects of journalism research, including methodological innovations.
Communication Methods and Measures by Taylor & Francis
This journal focuses on methodological advancements in communication research, which can include studies related to journalism and media.
Visual Communication Quarterly by Taylor & Francis
If your research involves visual journalism or visual communication, this journal might include articles discussing innovative visual research methods
Journal of Mixed Methods Research by SAGE
Call Number: Dedicated to the advancement of mixed methods research, this journal publishes articles that explore the integration of qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

JRL 520/620: Advanced Journalistic Writing/Research

The SAGE Handbook of Applied Social Research Methods

The SAGE Handbook of Innovation in Social Research Methods

Research Methods and Design

Research Project Resources

Research Methods Publications