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Examining the media's portrayal of community college students a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviewing

As part of my dissertation, I designed and conducted a study that examined the portrayal of community colleges in the media. Previous studies had consisted primarily of content analysis methodology, and as such, they failed to examine the influence these media portrayals had on students intent to en...

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Main Author: Hawk, Jena L. (Author, VerfasserIn.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London SAGE Publications Ltd 2017
Series:SAGE research methods. Cases
Subjects:
Community college students > Case studies > Research.
Qualitative research > Case studies > Data processing > Research.
Social sciences > Case studies > Research > Methodology.
Sciences sociales > Études de cas > Recherche > Méthodologie.
Community college students.
Qualitative research.
Social sciences.
Electronic books.
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Summary:As part of my dissertation, I designed and conducted a study that examined the portrayal of community colleges in the media. Previous studies had consisted primarily of content analysis methodology, and as such, they failed to examine the influence these media portrayals had on students intent to enroll in community colleges. In addition to examining the influence that media portrayals of community colleges had on students, this case study details methodological concerns that I encountered during the study as well as presents suggestions for overcoming such concerns. This case study also provides an overview of the lessons I learned throughout the research and writing process.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on XML content.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
ISBN:9781526402400
1526402408