"Ce guide d'analyse générale des images se veut résolument simple, ouvert et pluridisciplinaire. D'une part, il traite des types les plus variés d'images (tableaux, photo graphies, affiches, vidéos, cinéma, presse, cartes, plans, nouvelles images...). De ce fait, il prend en compte l'iconogra
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phie aussi bien scientifique qu'artistique, décorative, de propagande ou technique, et l'éclaire d'exemples et de conseils. D'autre part, il réalise la première histoire des méthodes de compréhension de l'image, mettant en jeu art, histoire et sémiologie. Réunissant les préoccupations issues de ces disciplines diverses, l'auteur les rassemble dans une grille d'analyse générale de l'image. Elle permettra aux étudiants, aux chercheurs et aux enseignants de situer clairement l'étendue des questions à se poser à partir d'un document. Enfin, elle incitera l'amateur, le curieux, à regarder autrement les icônes qui nous entourent." (Description de la maison d'édition)
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"This open access book presents an interdisciplinary approach to reveal biases in English news articles reporting on a given political event. The approach named person-oriented framing analysis identifies the coverage's different perspectives on the event by assessing how articles portray the person
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s involved in the event. In contrast to prior automated approaches, the identified frames are more meaningful and substantially present in person-oriented news coverage." (Publisher description)
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"The idea of using mixed methods has a long tradition in social research. But it is also recognized that mixed methods are often poorly applied. In quantitative analysis, the qualitative component, if any, is often poorly designed, integrated or reported. These guidelines are to support the design,
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conduct and reporting of mixed-methods in quantitative impact evaluations. That is, impact studies using a large statistical design with a qualitative component. The guidelines are based largely on the CEDIL inception paper by Jimenez et al. (2018), ‘Mixing and matching: using qualitative methods to improve quantitative impact evaluations (IEs) and systematic reviews (SRs) of development outcomes’, supplemented by a review of other relevant guidelines e.g. the CONSORT extension for development effectiveness (Bose, 2010)." (Page 1)
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"Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is a methodology that enables the analysis of multiple cases in complex situations. It can help explain why change happens in some cases but not others. QCA is designed for use with an intermediate number of cases, typically between 10 and 50. It can be used i
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n situations where there are too few cases to apply conventional statistical analysis." (Introduction)
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"Media and Communication Research Methods, Fourth Edition is a concise and practical text designed to give students a step-by-step introduction to conducting media and communication research. Offering real-world insights along with the author’s signature animated style, this text makes the discuss
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ion of complex qualitative and quantitative methods easy to comprehend. Packed with detailed examples and practical exercises, the Fourth Edition of this bestselling introductory text includes a new chapter on discourse analysis; expanded discussion of social media, expanded coverage of the research process, and more." (Publisher description)
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"In July 2015, Internews launched Open Mic Nepal, a project designed to track and debunk rumors in the earthquake-afected communities. Based on previous pilots of this approach in Gaza and Liberia, the project set out to assess and address information needs by using minimally structured qualitative
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data-gathering approaches to surface trends in community conversations, identify key concerns, misunderstandings and toxic/corrupted information, and to redress them with the provision of reliable and verified information as speedily as possible." (Page 2)
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"Drawing on more than 40 years of experience conducting applied social science research and program evaluation, author Michael Quinn Patton has crafted the most comprehensive and systematic book on qualitative research and evaluation methods, inquiry frameworks, and analysis options available today.
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Now offering more balance between applied research and evaluation, this Fourth Edition illuminates all aspects of qualitative inquiry through new examples, stories, and cartoons; more than a hundred new summarizing and synthesizing exhibits; and a wide range of new highlight sections/sidebars that elaborate on important and emergent issues. For the first time, full case studies are included to illustrate extended research and evaluation examples. In addition, each chapter features an extended "rumination," written in a voice and style more emphatic and engaging than traditional textbook style, about a core issue of persistent debate and controversy." (Publisher description)
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"Das Buch führt anhand konkreter Vorgehensweisen in die Diskussion und Praxis der Triangulation ein. Es zeichnet Ursprung und Geschichte des Konzepts sowie kritische Diskussionen nach. Triangulation sollte sich nicht in der reinen Verbindung von Methoden erschöpfen. Erst in der Verknüpfung deren
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theoretischer Hintergründe entfaltet sie ihr Potential. An praktischen Beispielen wird die Triangulation verschiedener qualitativer und von qualitativen mit quantitativen Methoden dargestellt. Ausgewählte Studien mit diesen Formen werden vorgestellt, um die Beurteilung des Nutzens und des Aufwandes von Triangulation zu erleichtern. Praktische Durchführungsprobleme von Triangulationsstudien werden als Leitfaden für Studierende behandelt. Die Bedeutung von Triangulation als Kriterium qualitativer Forschung, in der Verallgemeinerung und als Mittel der Erkenntnis wird an ihrer Verwendung in den unterschiedlichen Schritten des Forschungsprozesses verdeutlicht." (Publisher description)
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"This is a short, practically oriented and easy to understand guide through the different methods of audience research. It explains how and why audience research can contribute to the programming of local radio stations, and introduces the basics of quantitative research (ie, sampling, writing a que
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stionnaire, etc.) and qualitative research (ie, in-depth interviews, consensus groups and others) with a focus on practical implementation for local radio stations in developing countries. Furthermore, it contains several check lists for those who want to examine their audiences, but are unsure which method is most suitable, or if they are able to carry out the research themselves or should commission an external researcher. On a whole, this is a good manual for beginners to learn more about the use, need, methods and impact that audience research can offer." (commbox)
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"This article is based on the analysis of 198 communication and media projects financed by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Nearly 80% of the projects were aimed at communication infrastructure and training for its maintenance." (commbox)
"Die Arbeit untersucht auf der Basis zweier Forschungsaufenthalte in Pakistan (Oktober-Dezember 1995) und im Iran (April bis Juni 1996) Grundsatzfragen der Kommunikationsentwicklung in den beiden Ländern und erfasst insbesondere Existenz und Rolle zweier strukturierter Kommunikationsebenen - tradit
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ionelle Kommunikation und moderne Massenmedien. Der Schwerpunkt der Untersuchungen im Iran lag in den Inhalten der modernen Massenmedien (Rundfunk, Fernsehen) aus Sicht der Medienproduzenten, während sich die Forschung in Pakistan auf die traditionellen und modernen Kommunikationssysteme aus Sicht der Rezipienten konzentrierte." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"The tools and tips of this handbook go beyond measuring the impact of programmes, products and services by integrating techniques of formative assessment, in which the assessment team helps the organization become more effective in meeting its goals. The model is flexible and adaptable to any type
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or size of organization. This book will be of use to any organization that is initiating a process of self-assessment, internal change, or strategic planning. It will particularly appeal to academics and professionals involved in organizational development and evaluation." (Catalogue Intermediate Technology Publications 2000)
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"Este documento acompaña al manual diseñado para ayudar a los administradores de equipos de trabajo del Banco Mundial a planificar y supervisar la ejecución de actividades de comunicación en proyectos de PSN. El manual revisa los principios básicos de comunicación para el cambio en el comporta
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miento, presentando una guía paso a paso para planificar y ejecutar actividades de comunicación y vincular cada paso con el ciclo de proyectos del Banco. El manual contiene una serie de módulos prácticos, incluyendo: enfoques de investigación en comunicación para proyectos del Banco; guía de indicadores en comunicación; ejemplos de términos de referencia para consultores del Banco y de Prestatarios; preguntas guía para evaluar la capacidad de la organización; ejemplo de presupuesto y de plan de ejecución; estudios de caso de las prácticas óptimas en comunicación para el cambio en el comportamiento." (Prefacio, página 5)
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"The first part of this book is concerned mainly with theoretical issues, and deals with the use of images in anthropology, sociology and psychology. The second section focuses on image-oriented qualitative research methodology, while the final part of the book is devoted to more practical concerns,
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presenting discussions of how researchers in different academic contexts have used and applied images in their own work." (European Journal of Communication 14:1, 1999)
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"Ce guide presente un modele d'auto-evaluation organisationnelle innovateur et opportunement eprouve. Les instruments et les conseils proposés dans Ameliorer la performance organisationnelle depassent amplement la mesure de l'incidence des programmes et de la production des biens et services. Ils i
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ntegrent les techniques de l'evaluation formative dans laquelle l'equipe d'evaluation prete tout son concours afin d'aider l'organisation a atteindre ses objectifs de maniere optimale. Ces instruments et ces methodes demeurent souples et le modele peut convenir aux organisations de tous les types et de toutes les tailles. Le guide inclut des feuilles d'exercices et les documents de travail actif. Ameliorer la performance organisationnelle s'averera utile pour toute organisation qui entame un processus d'auto-evaluation ou de planification strategique. Il ne manquera pas d'interesser les dirigeants et les personnels des institutions de recherche, les administrateurs des universites, les professionnels des organismes d'aide a la recherche et les universitaires et professionnels du developpement et de l'evaluation organisationnels." (Résumé)
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