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Media scholars research the role and impact that media has on the society. They observe and document the usage of different kinds of media such as newspapers, radio and TV and the response from society.
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Scientific Research Methodology
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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Skills You Need to Become a Media Scientist
Essential Skills
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EssentialScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialEthical Code Of Conduct Of Journalists knowledge
The principles and rules by which journalist must abide when covering news events, such as freedom of speech, the right to be heard, and objectiveness.
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EssentialTypes Of Media knowledge
The means of mass communication, such as internet, television, journals, and radio, that reach and influence the majority of the public.
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EssentialMedia Studies knowledge
Academic field dealing with the history, content, and impact of diverse media with a special focus on mass communication.
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EssentialLiterature knowledge
The body of artistic writing characterized by beauty of expression, form, and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal.
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EssentialCommunication Studies knowledge
The academic field of study that researches the processes of human interaction and communication through different media and how that communication is interpreted on a political, economic, cultural, social, semiotic, …
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EssentialApply Scientific Methods skill
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialPerform Scientific Research skill
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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EssentialPerform Background Research On Writing Subject skill
Run thorough background research on writing subject; desk-based research as well as site visits and interviews.
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EssentialRead Books skill
Read the latest book releases and give your opinion on them.
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OptionalContent Marketing Strategy knowledge
The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.
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OptionalTypes Of Literature Genres knowledge
The different literary genres in the history of literature, their technique, tone, content and length.
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OptionalAnthropology knowledge
The study of development and behaviour of human beings.
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OptionalInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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OptionalPress Law knowledge
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
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OptionalEditorial Standards knowledge
The guidelines on how to deal with and report on privacy, children, and death according to impartiality, and other standards.
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OptionalHistory knowledge
The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
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OptionalJournalism knowledge
The activity of collecting, processing and presenting to and audience information related to current events, trends, and people, called the news.
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OptionalMedia Law knowledge
Set of laws related to the entertainment and telecommunications industry and regulatory activities within the fields of broadcasting, advertising, censorship, and online services.
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OptionalMusical Genres knowledge
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
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OptionalMusic Literature knowledge
Literature about music theory, specific music styles, periods, composers or musicians, or specific pieces. This includes a variety of materials such as magazines, journals, books and academic literature.
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OptionalProject Management knowledge
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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OptionalSociology knowledge
The group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
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OptionalFilm Studies knowledge
The theoretical, historical, and critical approaches to films. This includes the narrative, artistic, cultural, economic, and political implications of cinema.
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OptionalHistory Of Literature knowledge
The historical evolution of forms of writing that are meant to entertain, educate or to give instructions to the audience, such as fictional prose and poems. The techniques used to …
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OptionalLiterary Techniques knowledge
The various approaches an author can use to enhance their writing and produce a specific effect; this can be the choice of a specific genre or the use of metaphors, …
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OptionalAdvise On Public Relations skill
Advise business or public organisations on public relations management and strategies in order to ensure efficient communication with target audiences, and proper conveying of information.
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OptionalApply Desktop Publishing Techniques skill
Apply desktop publishing techniques and software to create page layouts and typographic quality text.
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OptionalApply Teaching Strategies skill
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …
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OptionalAssist Scientific Research skill
Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
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OptionalConduct Public Surveys skill
Conduct the procedures of a public survey from the initial formulation and compilation of the questions, identifying the target audience, managing the survey method and operations, managing the processing of …
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OptionalConduct Qualitative Research skill
Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.
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OptionalConduct Quantitative Research skill
Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.
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OptionalDevelop Scientific Theories skill
Formulate scientific theories based on empirical observations, gathered data and theories of other scientists.
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OptionalDo Historical Research skill
Use scientific methods to research history and culture.
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OptionalMonitor Sociological Trends skill
Identify and investigate sociological trends and movements in society.
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OptionalPerform Public Relations skill
Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.
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OptionalWrite Research Proposals skill
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant …
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OptionalWrite Scientific Papers skill
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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OptionalInterview Focus Groups skill
Interview a group of people about their perceptions, opinions, principles, beliefs, and attitudes towards a concept, system, product or idea in an interactive group setting where the participants can talk …
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OptionalWatch Video And Motion Picture Production Products skill
Watch films and television broadcasts closely and with attention to detail to give your objective view on them.
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