How to move forward from research on a now-defunct social media platform or technology /
Undertaking research on web platforms and online communities can present very particular challenges and risks. These spaces can be subject to frequent and sudden changes driven by both community and external factors which can significantly impact the space you are researching and the research you ar...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
SAGE Publications, Ltd.,
2022.
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| Series: | SAGE research methods: doing research online
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Undertaking research on web platforms and online communities can present very particular challenges and risks. These spaces can be subject to frequent and sudden changes driven by both community and external factors which can significantly impact the space you are researching and the research you are able to undertake. While you cannot prevent these changes, you can plan for potential issues, manage the risk, and explore strategies for completing your research project if significant changes occur - including the disappearance of the platform or community you are examining. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| ISBN: | 9781529608366 1529608368 |