A note on computer searches of newspapers

Author(s): Grover, C.

Journal/Book: Sociology. 1997; 31: Unit 3G, Mountjoy Research Ctr, Stockton Rd, Durham, Durham, England DH1 3UR. British Sociological Assoc. 591-596.

Abstract: Online technology now provides the press-focused social science researcher with an accessible and fast means of selecting newspaper articles for analysis. Taking examples from their experiences of using both hard copy newspapers and online output, the authors argue that whilst computer searches of newspapers are often appropriate, there are problems with the current technology. In particular, the relationships between graphics, the spatial location of stories and the accompanying text are not discernible from online output. This is problematic for research using newspapers as a data source where such relationships may be central.

Note: Article Soothill K, Univ Lancaster, Cartmel Coll, Dept Appl Social Sci, Lancaster LA1 4YL, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): media research; newspapers; online services

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