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This unit will give you the tools and techniques for successful postgraduate online study. Here you will:

examine ways to approach your assignments that will help you improve your grades

learn about academic integrity and strategies for maintaining your academic integrity as you study

enhance your research skills so you can effectively navigate a range of academic and industry sources

improve your academic writing skills so you have the best chance of presenting your ideas clearly and professionally.

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Using Literature to Support Your Argument

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Using Literature to Support Your Argument

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Whether you're a student, in the workplace, or living your daily life - we all live in a sea of information - and it's important to know how to navigate.

With the prevalence of the internet, information has never been more widely available and accessible. It goes without saying there are many positives to this, and moving forward digital technologies and the internet will continue to play an important role in our work, study and personal lives.

This is especially important in the current epoch of dominant social media, viral marketing and fake news; it is becoming harder not only to track down the information you need, but also to separate fact from fiction.

Because there is so much information out there, the onus is often on us as individuals to determine what information is useful and can be trusted, and which information we need to be sceptical about. However, not all sources are created equal, so we've put together this concise guide to set you on the right track when sourcing accurate information for work, study and your personal life.

News sources

News is everywhere, accessible in online and print forms, and perhaps the most important thing to be aware of is that many newspapers - even news organisations with long histories - often have vested interests.

In Australia the most trustworthy news sources we have are governmental and independent, and include:

Independent media such as The Guardian Australia is a good place to start. By not relying on commercial ownership, The Guardian is a not-for-profit media organisation unbiased by commercial or governmental interests, and a trustworthy source of local and international news. However, it is worth remembering that The Guardian has a well-documented left-centre bias.

Public broadcasters, free from vested commercial interests, are generally more trustworthy than their privatised counterparts. In Australia the Australian Broadcasting Service (ABC) strives for objectivity with an organisational charter that emphasises political neutrality and serving as an inclusive voice for the Australian public.

The Conversation is an independent news organisation that sources and authenticates its information from the academic and research community, which it delivers directly to the public.

Academic sources

If you are studying on-campus or online, academic sources should be your first port of call. Your university library is a great starting point.

University libraries have invested a great deal of effort into cultivating sophisticated e-services, so if you're studying online, you should have online access to a wide range of academic e-resources.

Many of these will be published and peer-reviewed articles in e-journals. The academic peer review process is a rigorous one in Australia and most countries abroad. This ensures information is up-to-date at the time of publication, and a minimum number of equivalently qualified expert academics have approved the research and work that has gone into a peer-reviewed article.

Universities, whether on-campus or online, will also grant students access to a wide selection of published books - both in e-form and in print. It's well worth taking advantage of the trustworthy resources your university library offers, and even later on as an alumni.

Retaining a healthy sense of scepticism

No matter what news or research source you consult, it's important to retain a healthy amount of scepticism, and consciously consider the possible vested interests at play. Even sources that strive for objectivity may reflect the subconscious biases of their writers.

In general, social media sources can be problematic as it can be difficult to track a social media post to its source, and major social media companies have demonstrated a tendency to prioritise paid messaging and commercial interests over a commitment to truth.
If you are a current student and need any help at all seeking authenticated research materials, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of your Student Advisors on 1300 110 918.

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With the prevalence of the internet, information has never been more widely available and accessible. It goes without saying there are many positives to this, and moving forward digital technologies and the internet will continue to play an important role in our work, study and personal lives.

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗

Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE for Communication & Media Studies.
SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.

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Lead Unit Coordinator: Dr Rebecca Bishop

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Lead Unit Coordinator: Dr Rebecca Bishop

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As your Lead Unit Coordinator, I oversee the online delivery of all of the Digital Communications units.

I have worked as an academic in Media, Communication and Cultural Studies for over 20 years, and started teaching in the online learning environment way back in 2006!

I joined QUT Online in 2019 and really enjoy working with our incredible UCs, OLAs and students.

Feel free to contact me anytime with any queries or concerns:
rebecca.bishop@qut.edu.au

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Being an OLA for QUT Online enables me to combine my interests in teaching and data science (including maths, coding and AI). I really enjoy working with post graduate students to help develop their skills quickly in creative and relevant ways. I'm definitely a believer in lifelong learning and my most recent qualification was a Grad Dip in Business Analytics (e.g. it was awesome to understand how to develop machine learning and predictive models). I've been  at QUT for about 13 years now in roles associated with learning design and learning analytics (i.e. exploring data related to student engagement and assessment).

Personally, I live in Brisbane with my wife and 13 y.o. son - playing sport (e.g. AFL, cricket, tennis, mountain biking...), travelling (when we can...) and good food is what makes us happy.

I am the Unit Coordinator for:
CCQ107: Coding for Communicators
CCQ206: Communicating with Bots

Email: roger.cook@qut.edu.au

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Unit Coordinator and OLA: Dr Clare Diviny

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Unit Coordinator and OLA: Dr Clare Diviny

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I have worked as a lecturer in Media and Communications since 2006. I started teaching in the online learning environment in 2013 and joined QUT Online in September 2020.

I have a Bachelor of Media Studies, a Masters in Cultural Studies and a PhD in Film, Media and Communications. My research interests include: television and identity, genre studies, culture and on-screen representations. I live in Melbourne with my Persian cat Sophia and Golden Retriever Ruby. I am a TV junkie but I also love reading, enjoying nature, cooking and vintage/op shop collecting.

I am the Unit Coordinator for:
CCQ102: Social Media Storytelling
CCQ103: Debates in Digital Culture
CCQ105: The Power of Platforms
CCQ202: Automating the Digital World
CCQ203: Communication Research and Problem Solving
CCQ301-1 Digital Communication Project 1
CCQ301-2 Digital Communication Project 2
Email: clare.diviny@qut.edu.au

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Unit Coordinator and OLA: Clare Quinlivan

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With a Bachelor of Arts (Film, TV and Media) I started my career as a communications officer at the Qld Film and TV Commission at a time when keeping an organisations website up and running was just one task of many for an overworked comms officer! As the digital industry blew up, so did the opportunities I had to try out different paths and find my niche in corporate digital communications. Along the way, I obtained a Masters of Information Studies (Online Communications), and for the last 14+ years, I've focused on helping organisations improve the way employees can engage with their workplace digitally.

I love travelling the world (when possible!), reading a good mystery novel, exploring the world of digital content preservation or binging TV shows, movies and podcasts while tackling one of my many sewing projects.

I am the Unit Coordinator/OLA for: CCQ201: The Digital Creative Economy and the Future of Work

Email: cquinlivan@qut.com.au

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Free support services

There are many services that you can access as a QUT student.
QUT - Equity
QUT - Disability support
QUT - Pride at QUT
Counselling and mental wellbeing - QUT Digital Workplace
Child care and parenting - QUT Digital Workplace
Respect and safety at QUT - QUT Digital Workplace
Financial help and equity support - QUT Digital Workplace
Oodgeroo Unit

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If you have a technical support query for your OLA, please try to include the following information:
-a detailed account of the issue
-a screenshot or two so that your OLA can understand the problem
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Digital Communications Closed LinkedIn Group

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Digital Communications Closed LinkedIn Group

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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13912308/
This group contains links to upcoming events of interest and useful resources, and is a chance to join a network with other Digi Comms students.

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Please email your Unit Coordinator if you would like to apply for a longer extension. Note that in some units, your Unit Coordinator and OLA may be the same person.
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Where do I find Collaborate session recordings?

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Your guide to upcoming Digital Communications units.

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QUT Online Digital Communications Masters Degree

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Pushing Through Study Barriers: Former Digi Comms Students

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Pushing Through Study Barriers: Former Digi Comms Students