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I want help to decide my research question on memes
I wanna do research on memes for my degree( I study media) and I need help in choosing my research question, it shouldn’t be outside the field of media or information. So nothing film or political or even culture related. Social media related however is fine, it need to be specific and researchable in a qualitative way so I don’t need to work with large datasets. Please help me in this, I’m a bachelors student and new to this. Give me as many tips as possible to help me
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Memes are almost always used on social media to provide a funny perspective or lighten the mood on all the topics you don’t want to cover.
When you think about doing research, you should start by thinking about a trend or discrepancy that you notice. If you just start with an element of social media that you like or know – such as memes – you will likely be stuck researching a question you don’t know much about or don’t care about.
I recommend taking a look at the wider social media landscape and examining the trends that interest you. From there, you also need to keep in mind that the topic needs to be quantifiable, assuming you are going to survey data instead of conducting an experiment with individuals in a controlled environment.
When it comes to social media, most research revolves around sentiment analysis and how people use it during certain events (ie 2020 election, major sports events, breaking news). There are many other topics, but those have been pretty common in recent years. You could also consider how people use different platforms for different purposes.
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Can you suggest 10 research questions on memes
Certainly, here are 10 potential research questions on memes:
How do memes spread and become popular online?
What role do memes play in shaping cultural norms and values?
Can memes be used as a form of political satire or propaganda, and what effects might this have on public opinion?
How do memes relate to other forms of online discourse, such as hashtags, emojis, and gifs?
What psychological processes are involved in creating and sharing memes, and how do these differ across different cultures and age groups?
How do memes function as a form of collective memory, and what implications does this have for the way we remember and interpret historical events?
What ethical considerations arise when using memes in advertising or marketing campaigns?
Can memes be used as a tool for education or public health campaigns, and if so, how effective are they?
How do memes impact our emotional and cognitive responses to current events, and how might this affect our political engagement and decision-making?
What role do memes play in the construction and maintenance of online communities, and how do they contribute to the formation of social identities and subcultures?
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