Date
Activities Sources found How found? REALIABILTY
29.9.10
I went on the media guardian Its talking about file sharing http://www.guardian.co.uk/media
This website is reliable because the information given is not opinions only
Facts that are explaining a situation
01.10.10
In the begin of the lesson I went on intute website Where to download music illegally. http://www.intute.ac.uk/
Reliable because the website is specifically there for study and research
Therefore it must only have information the website creators feel is
Accurate.
01.10.10
I started looking from Google History of streaming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media
looked on This is not reliable Wikipedia allows anyone to write there own opinion.
01.10.10
I went though Google to find a video on YouTube. A video of a judge making a ruling on illegal downloading
And the trends/ statistics of illegal downloading over the years http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrGdyQhp-bU
http://www.google.com/trends?q=illegal+music+downloading&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all
This is a reliable because you can literally see the judges making the
Decisions showing visuals show it is reliable because it shows its
Actually happening plus the fact its happening in court makes you think
That it must be real.
01.10.10
Went on guardian online media section to find this information I found out places to download legally. Information http://arts.guardian.co.uk/netmusic/page/0,,1127237,00.html
This is reliable as I said guardian is a reliable source which only gives
Facts.
4.10.10
I went on ask jeeves and searched up illegal downloading music I found many different things giving opinions most of them were saying the same thing. which was it has risen over the years a lot http://uk.ask.com/web?q=legal+music+downloads&search=&qsrc=178&o=0&l=dir&siteid=
This may not be as reliable because this search engine accepts any thing so
It’s not certified that the information given is facts.
08.10.10
Through Google I found a link to this website I found out why spotify music streaming may not make t he states. http://www.i4u.com/40583/spotify-free-music-streaming-may-not-make-it-us
Although I got this from a news website it may not be reliable. Because it
Seems to be more of gossip news discussing what they ‘think’ is going to
Happen rather than what actually is going to happen.
08.10.10 Through yahoo I found a link to this website Talks about how illegal downloading faces uk ban http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7240234.stm
BBC is one of the most reliable sources I think because it represent s
Britain so I would think all the information is accurate a and I found it in
The business section
08.10.10 Through yahoo I found link to this website The dangers of illegal music downloading. http://www.technologybasics.co.uk/dangers-of-illegal-music-downloads.html
I think this one may be reliable there’s no hard evidence to make me think so
Except the fact that the information given on this website offers a service
Rather than giving you there opinion on something so for that reason I
Would say it’s reliable.
08.10.0 Webopedia This is about understanding when it actually becomes illegal. http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2004/music_downloading.asp
This is most likely not reliable because anyone can come on this website
Add there opinion and send it off as the truth.
8.10.10 Google trends This is showing statistics through graphs on the rise of downloading http://www.google.co.uk/trends?q=illegal+downloading
This is reliable because it’s all statistics. However I don’t know where they
Are gathering this information from so I’m not sure if it is a reliable
source
8.10.10 YouTube Podcast from Stephen fry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCk9Cheiqqg
The podcast from Stephen fry is his opinion on something its reliable
Opinion though cause he is a respected well read man so what he is saying
You would assume is for good reasons.
8.10.10 Google blogs Opinions of people about streaming http://www.coolfer.com/blog/
No this isn’t reliable it’s a blog with people just discussing an issue
8.10.10 Media guardian Info on Stephen fry http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/jul/13/stephen-fry-hugh-laurie
This is a reliable report by the guardian about Stephen fry illegal
Downloading
8.10.10 Telegraph Illegal on reaching its peak. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/2813135/Illegal-music-downloads-hit-record-high.html
I think this is reliable because its from a reliable newspaper the ‘Telegraph’
And it’s offering statistics about the rise in something.
8.10.10 THE INDEPENDENT THE CONSEQUENCES OF ILLEGAL DOWNLOADIN http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/illegal-downloading-what-happens-if-youre-caught-1736013.html
The independent is another reliable newspaper they are giving laws on
Illegal downloading.
E.HOW Illegal music downloads and laws http://www.ehow.com/list_6774775_illegal-music-downloading-laws.html
This is reliable source re-enforcing the laws down to stop illegal
Downloading
BBC Illegal music downloading is hear to stay http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2636235.stm
This is someone opinion on why illegal music is hear to stay because
Of this I would say it isn’t reliable its not about facts or information
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
research process's
after looking at the example of research i have reliased that i need
1.the first thing he did was create broad question so he could get a better idea of where he wanted to go with his research
2. he then begins to go in detail by picking a specific group to research about discussing there demographic.
3. he then went on the net to find information about what he was researching finding it history
4. he looked at things that related to
1.the first thing he did was create broad question so he could get a better idea of where he wanted to go with his research
2. he then begins to go in detail by picking a specific group to research about discussing there demographic.
3. he then went on the net to find information about what he was researching finding it history
4. he looked at things that related to
Other forms of research
experiments- is a test to see if something you are researching is true or not. I think this could come in use when it comes to test something like a new game on a console. If you added a new feature to the game and wanted to see if gamers understood or liked you could gather a group of different people to test it. It is factual and would give you a controlled group of people. A disadvantage is that the amount of people you use will often not reflect the majority views.
participant observation- is when the researcher participates in the activity in order to better understand. This can be very useful if you need your research to be documented as a fact you participating will add to your findings. if someone says something and you don't know if they are being honest or not you doing it may give you a better an idea. A disadvantage to this may occur if you are researching that you aren’t the target audience for then your opinion on it may be not very important
historical research- looking at the history and development of something, or studying old examples of something and comparing with contemporary examples. An advantage to this is if you are researching something in order to create a product you can research how similar products have done and therefore see what it takes to be successful. A disadvantage is sometimes the history can be so out of date that it won’t have any effect on present day
rhetorical analysis- analysis of the techniques used to persuade the audience.
An advantage is that it will help you to brand yourself better if you wanted to market yourself to an audience. it also shows you what the media thinks of there audience and how they are persuaded.
Comparative analysis- research that compares/contrasts behaviors/media. An advantage is that you can compare products work with those that don’t and then analysis why. Knowing this information may help if you created a media product.
A disadvantage of this t
competitor analysis- close analysis and rating of a range of competitors products. An advantage of this is that it can keep you ahead of your competition by trying to always be better. gives a fuller view of the argument what you are up against and what you need to be better than. A disadvantage is that if you focus on one competitor to much you may become similar to them because there the only thing you look at apart from your own stuff
participant observation- is when the researcher participates in the activity in order to better understand. This can be very useful if you need your research to be documented as a fact you participating will add to your findings. if someone says something and you don't know if they are being honest or not you doing it may give you a better an idea. A disadvantage to this may occur if you are researching that you aren’t the target audience for then your opinion on it may be not very important
historical research- looking at the history and development of something, or studying old examples of something and comparing with contemporary examples. An advantage to this is if you are researching something in order to create a product you can research how similar products have done and therefore see what it takes to be successful. A disadvantage is sometimes the history can be so out of date that it won’t have any effect on present day
rhetorical analysis- analysis of the techniques used to persuade the audience.
An advantage is that it will help you to brand yourself better if you wanted to market yourself to an audience. it also shows you what the media thinks of there audience and how they are persuaded.
Comparative analysis- research that compares/contrasts behaviors/media. An advantage is that you can compare products work with those that don’t and then analysis why. Knowing this information may help if you created a media product.
A disadvantage of this t
competitor analysis- close analysis and rating of a range of competitors products. An advantage of this is that it can keep you ahead of your competition by trying to always be better. gives a fuller view of the argument what you are up against and what you need to be better than. A disadvantage is that if you focus on one competitor to much you may become similar to them because there the only thing you look at apart from your own stuff
Friday, 17 September 2010
one on one interviews
I had a one on one with the partner next to us to see the advantages and disadvantages and differences of a questionnaire and a face to face interviews
an advantage of doing face to face interviews is the follow up questions you may get based on the things the interviewee is saying
a disadvantage is that the people could be making up their answers and plus if your face to face they might be scared to tell the truth in case of repercussions that may happen where as when you do it as a questionnaire it is more safe for them sometimes when you are having a face to face discussion when the interviewee answers in a way you weren’t expecting and didn’t want then that might spoil the flow of the interview. however overall I think I would prefer one to ones because you are more likely to get more out of the interviewee because of the follow up questions and sometimes the fact that they might not want to write there long winded answers on paper it would take long or there isn’t enough space it would be so much easier to do it as an interview.
an advantage of doing face to face interviews is the follow up questions you may get based on the things the interviewee is saying
a disadvantage is that the people could be making up their answers and plus if your face to face they might be scared to tell the truth in case of repercussions that may happen where as when you do it as a questionnaire it is more safe for them sometimes when you are having a face to face discussion when the interviewee answers in a way you weren’t expecting and didn’t want then that might spoil the flow of the interview. however overall I think I would prefer one to ones because you are more likely to get more out of the interviewee because of the follow up questions and sometimes the fact that they might not want to write there long winded answers on paper it would take long or there isn’t enough space it would be so much easier to do it as an interview.
questionnares
In the beginning of the lesson we were given a questionnaire made by Miss which wasnt helpful to answering the question. After looking at it I realised a few things that are good and bad about questionnaires.
Disadvantages
A big disadvantage to it is when the questions don’t actually give you a fact that would help answer the aim of the questionnaire also if its bias questions. Infinite amount of answers i.e you can’t be specific and your conclusions won't be quantified when you are answering questions. You would have to print allot of copies to get a full rounded answer
Advantages
an advantage is that they are cheap to have a successful one you need to ask questions that will help you find out definite things also some people don’t like talking face to face or through focus groups so giving them the choice to write their feelings about a subject can be helpful.
when making a questionare you have to think about how are the questions gooing to help you and how are you going to sum up all the questions being answered after the person has filled out the questionare
Thats what a bad questionare would look like
1. Name:
2. Please circle which media forms you would buy a hard copy of (eg CD, DVD):
a. Music Games Film
3. Please circle which media forms you download:
a. Music Games Film
4. Where do you store your downloads? _____________________________________________________
5. Please circle which media forms you download without paying:
a. Music Games Film
6. How often do you download music?______________________________________________________
Thats what a good questionare would look like
about downloading and streaming habits among a particular age group)
1. Do you download music/films/games online?
2. How do you gain access to the constant change in websites that allow free downloading?
3. Do you think downloading should be made legal. Why
4. Have you ever downloaded online? If so how often do you do it
Once a week. Once a month Once in a while
5. What’s your current status? (circle the option that applies to you)
A. Employed B. Student C. un-employed
If employed please tick beside your......
. (20-30,000) . (30-40,000) .(40-50,000) .(50-60,000) (.60-PLUS)
Disadvantages
A big disadvantage to it is when the questions don’t actually give you a fact that would help answer the aim of the questionnaire also if its bias questions. Infinite amount of answers i.e you can’t be specific and your conclusions won't be quantified when you are answering questions. You would have to print allot of copies to get a full rounded answer
Advantages
an advantage is that they are cheap to have a successful one you need to ask questions that will help you find out definite things also some people don’t like talking face to face or through focus groups so giving them the choice to write their feelings about a subject can be helpful.
when making a questionare you have to think about how are the questions gooing to help you and how are you going to sum up all the questions being answered after the person has filled out the questionare
Thats what a bad questionare would look like
1. Name:
2. Please circle which media forms you would buy a hard copy of (eg CD, DVD):
a. Music Games Film
3. Please circle which media forms you download:
a. Music Games Film
4. Where do you store your downloads? _____________________________________________________
5. Please circle which media forms you download without paying:
a. Music Games Film
6. How often do you download music?______________________________________________________
Thats what a good questionare would look like
about downloading and streaming habits among a particular age group)
1. Do you download music/films/games online?
2. How do you gain access to the constant change in websites that allow free downloading?
3. Do you think downloading should be made legal. Why
4. Have you ever downloaded online? If so how often do you do it
Once a week. Once a month Once in a while
5. What’s your current status? (circle the option that applies to you)
A. Employed B. Student C. un-employed
If employed please tick beside your......
. (20-30,000) . (30-40,000) .(40-50,000) .(50-60,000) (.60-PLUS)
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
15/09/10
we were asked to do a few questions on finding figures this was my findings.
Q1.find out bbc3’s top five most viewed programmes this week?
A1. 5.edinburgh commedy fest 4.eastenders (thur) 3.Eastebders(fri) 2.dont tell the bride 1. Eastenders (tues)
A2. 526,216
Q3. On the RAJAR site in the listening figures menu find out what percentage of the population listened to radio 1 last month
A3. 51,618,000
Q4. Search a ‘search term’ trend for a celebrity on google identify a peak and connect to an actual event
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Research Methods
primary research means to get ther source of information directly from the main source. in the media surveys are one way used to get primary information. focus groups gather together and talk about what they like and dislike about a product. in films you may have screening sometimes the opinion of the audience is so important that if they dont like bits of a film, its likely to be re-shot focus groups are specifically designed for its target audience. in the media it is also common to have one on one interviews so that you can 'grill' your interviewee more group interviews are also done but one on ones are proven to be more effective. observation is very direct for example you empirical means research you can look and see i.e. observable ((e.g im going to do some empirical research))... contacting the producer of a media text is a good
chat room can be a good place to look for primary resources you could go there to find out how people feel about a new media project.
secondary - means to gather your sources based on someone elses thoughts, opinions or discoveries for example the media guardian, telegraph(technology) all online aswell !! radio 4 the media show podcast on wednsdays because it is what peoples said about things
Quantitative
we would use both methods for research for many reasons because of reliability helps whenit comes to analysis because
are magazines representing ethnic minorities fairly?
contact analysis is the form of research we used to come about our findings all of our informations was primary as we got our information straight from the source which was a magazine 'instyle'. after doing a count we found that the majority of people were white which showed that white people are represented most in THAT magazine. But we didnt answer the question because we only looked at one magazine, for us to fully answer the question we would have to look at other magazines and compare.
the good thing about the research we did was that it was all primary so there wasnt any doubt in the authenticity of our findings because we did emperical research we l
the bad thing about it was we only looked at one
chat room can be a good place to look for primary resources you could go there to find out how people feel about a new media project.
secondary - means to gather your sources based on someone elses thoughts, opinions or discoveries for example the media guardian, telegraph(technology) all online aswell !! radio 4 the media show podcast on wednsdays because it is what peoples said about things
Quantitative
we would use both methods for research for many reasons because of reliability helps whenit comes to analysis because
are magazines representing ethnic minorities fairly?
contact analysis is the form of research we used to come about our findings all of our informations was primary as we got our information straight from the source which was a magazine 'instyle'. after doing a count we found that the majority of people were white which showed that white people are represented most in THAT magazine. But we didnt answer the question because we only looked at one magazine, for us to fully answer the question we would have to look at other magazines and compare.
the good thing about the research we did was that it was all primary so there wasnt any doubt in the authenticity of our findings because we did emperical research we l
the bad thing about it was we only looked at one
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