Doing Digital Methods
A Practical Guide to Navigating, Analyzing, and Researching Digital Platforms
Created by Sage Publishing Limited, Richard Rogers
Explore practical techniques for researching and analyzing digital platforms such as Google, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Learn how to design effective research queries, uncover platform cultures, and conduct cross-platform analysis to understand the impact of digital media.
Sage Publishing | May 2026 | 344 min
What You Will Learn
You will work through real-world examples and case studies that show how to apply digital research methods to platforms like Google, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Hands-on activities and practical frameworks help you build confidence in analyzing online content and synthesizing findings across multiple platforms.
Key Features
- Learn to design research queries and analyze search engine results for bias
- Gain skills in cross-platform analysis using hashtags and interlinked content
- Understand how to study and interpret trends and culture on major social media platforms
Target Audience
If you are a student, researcher, or professional interested in digital media or social media research, this is designed for you. No prior expertise is needed, but some familiarity with digital platforms will help. You will gain practical skills to analyze and interpret the cultural and technological impact of digital platforms in modern communication.
