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MDST 1002 Introduction to Social Media (Frost)

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Getting Started

The databases below are selected resources for researching your problem/topic, audiences and stakeholders, and social media platforms and issues.

This worksheet was created for MDST 1002 to help you brainstorm your problem and finding information information:

Social Media Reports and Data

Market reports, research reports, and data can provide you with background information on how people use social media platforms and industry trends.

Journal / Peer-Reviewed Articles

Use peer-reviewed and journal articles for scientific research into how people use social media, why they might like/dislike certain features, the motivations for using social media, and critiques of social media platforms. 

How to Read a Journal Article