As digital technologies become increasingly prevalent in our lives we become further connected in what can be called the network society paradigm. Global information networks combined with the increasing accessibility to personal computers and smartphones, and as such, the internet, has lead to millions of people being a part of an online society who areContinueContinue reading “The Network Society Paradigm”
Author Archives: Alina Hager
Ethnographic research project: The plan of attack!
Image credit: William Iven via Unsplash Step 1- Problematise! In my earlier posts, I identified my media niche and field site for this project. The next step in forming a plan for my research is problematising my media niche. My media niche is TikTok skincare content and for my field site I’ve decided to focusContinueContinue reading “Ethnographic research project: The plan of attack!”
The Internet- A Global Nervous System
This week we looked at the timeline of events that lead to the internet as we know it today. For my remediation I decided to create a meme that reflects the importance of the ARPANET (The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) program in relation to the development of the internet. The ARPANET program was oneContinueContinue reading “The Internet- A Global Nervous System”
Narrowing it down & finding my field site!
In my last post ‘My media niche: Skincare, Makeup and TikTok!’, I realised that the media niche I want to learn more about is the beauty community on TikTok. However, this niche is still super broad! There is all different kinds of content such as makeup tutorials, skincare journeys, product reviews, there’s even a micro-niche knownContinueContinue reading “Narrowing it down & finding my field site!”
My media niche: Skincare, Makeup and TikTok?
This week I started a new subject, BCM241- Media Ethnographies! Ethnographic research is useful for media and communication professionals as it enables them to gain, “as complete an understanding as possible of the cultural meanings and social formations (and their inter-relationships) of a group, such as an organization, profession, community or society.” (Daymon & Holloway,ContinueContinue reading “My media niche: Skincare, Makeup and TikTok?”
BCM214: Digital Artefact & Contextual Statement
Digital Artefact: The following video is a PSA, focusing on mental health statistics in rural/remote Australian communities and the lack of services available that could help. https://youtu.be/lTbkrIT4pt8 Contextual statement: Our innovation; E-VOLV, is an app that encourages individuals to focus on and devote time to their mental health, and provides access to a range ofContinueContinue reading “BCM214: Digital Artefact & Contextual Statement”
BCM222: Visual Essay
BCM212: A Reflection
During my time as a BCM212 student I have learnt so much about ethical research practice, the importance of time management and just in general, how to be a better researcher. Image by jesadaphorn via Shutterstock.com In hindsight, there is a lot I would change in relation to my research methods. Specifically, I would haveContinueContinue reading “BCM212: A Reflection”
Is regular exercise the key to succeeding academically?
AN OPINION PIECE by Alina Hager 8 June 2020 / 8 mins Image by Jeffrey F. Lin via Unsplash The benefits of regular physical activity are widely acknowledged. Physically, your body becomes healthier but what about your brain? Is the saying ‘healthy body = healthy mind’ really true? If so, could this be the keyContinueContinue reading “Is regular exercise the key to succeeding academically?”
BCM212 Research Proposal
Does playing sport impact a student’s academic performance? The university experience means something different to everyone, but for many students it means the start of a new kind of life where they become responsible for balancing their studies with working, socialising, extra-curricular activities and sports. Establishing and maintaining a good and healthy balance can beContinueContinue reading “BCM212 Research Proposal”
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