Relevance of Research in Media and Communication

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RELEVANCE OF RESEARCH IN MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

Research is the most important and significant part of acquiring knowledge.


Academics just cannot stand and meet the aspirations of today’s society without
research. Historically too, research has been linked with human endeavor for the
better understanding of the environment. This has led the development and growth
through different stages of history in every field. Research is an essential tool to
gather facts, opinion and information pertaining to a specified problem, situation or
opportunity.
Research in media focuses on the communication process and examines the
relationships among the media organizations and the target audience. Media
research focus is on the social and psychological aspects and effects of the different
mass media. Its objective is to get information pertaining to different mass media like
the amount of time people spend on a particular medium, the effects of various
medium on the society, the content and presentation of information or the
effectiveness of the programmes to the audience etc. Therefore, mass media have
come to depend on research results for all the major decision they make. The
increased demand for information has created a need for research and researchers
in all the sectors both private and public.

Significance of the Subject


1. Media Research discovers the trends and bring out useful information in
the field of mass media and communication
2. Media research helps in making decisions with respect to the composition
and analysis of news, views and information
3. Research brings objectivity and accuracy in news reporting. A good story
is always the outcome of research and investigation.
4. Media Research is also used in conducting surveys, public opinion polls,
advertising and public relation campaigns.

Career Opportunities
 Content Design Strategist
 Audience Research Psychologist
 Media Strategist
 Media Analyst
 E-marketing Entrepreneur Statistician
 Media -Social Scientist

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