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Exploration of the Methodology for Theoretical Research in Journalism and Communication Studies

Author(s)

Wei Sun*

Affiliation(s)

School of Journalism and Communication, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

In the exploration of the methodology for journalism theoretical research, with the continuous development of the times, big data and self-media technologies have integrated into all walks of people's daily life, making journalism and communication an extremely important link. Especially when facing online public events, problems in news communication media will not only cause public panic but also lead to negative biases in people's information cognition, further resulting in incomplete or unclear understanding of facts due to information deviations. The emergence of a new methodology for journalism theoretical research is guided by problem-oriented research. It adheres to dialectical thinking and logic as the foundation for news analysis. Throughout the theoretical research process, an attitude of not blindly trusting or following others is maintained, enabling the public to understand that the core of news communication theory lies in analyzing problems, exploring issues, and innovating theories.

Keywords

Journalism; Theoretical Research in Communication Studies; Methodology

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