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    • Oral history
    • Mind reading with eye tracking... for less than £100!

Data collection

There are a number of techniques used nowadays in data collection.

Archival research

Examining the multiple ways in which archival research is currently being refigured.

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Blog analysis

Analysing a variety of blog genres and the wide range of approaches used in blogging.

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Citizens' juries

Exploring the methodology of citizens’ juries and examining recent examples of juries.

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Email interviewing

Focusing on the practicalities of conducting email interviews, its advantages and limitations.

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Focus groups

Examining the use and key elements of focus groups and their place in research.

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Oral history

Understanding oral history, its mission and how expectations have shifted over time.

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Mind reading with eye tracking

Introducing the techniques of eye tracking and pupillometry as research tools for cognitive science.

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