The objectives of the course are: to provide theoretical-methodological elements for the approach, development and resolution of problems in the framework of a research process in Journalism, to apprehend the theoretical approaches that govern the process of scientific research. The skills acquired are: Instrumental skills: capacity planning, and organization apprehension of basic general knowledge of the research methodology. Interpersonal skills: teamwork. Systemic skills: ability to apply knowledge in practice, research, design and project management, initiative and entrepreneurship, objectives skills.

Lesson 1-Introduction to research. Lesson 2- Scientific method and designing a project. Lesson 3.- Quantitative methods in communication. Lesson 4.- Analysis of content Lesson 5.- Qualitative methods in communication (I) Lesson 6.- Qualitative methods in communication (II). Observation, Case studies. Lesson 7.- Experimental and digital methods. Lesson 8.- Trends in communication research.

Combination of theoretical teachings (3ECTS) and application to research practice (3ECTS) on the conceptual basis assimilated during the master classes. Group training activity on a research topic proposed by the students to which the learned methodological techniques will be applied. Throughout the course, team research will be developed with weekly guidelines and corrections by the teaching staff. The tutoring regime is that established by University regulations, with setting schedules and dissemination in Aula Global.