Screenshots as data and documentation

Authors

  • Julie Münter Lassen Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v19i1.152426

Keywords:

screenshotting, qualitative research, interfaces, digital media, archiving

Abstract

Journalistica: The Methods Section

In this section, Journalistica puts a spotlight on research methods used in journalism studies and/or journalism practice.

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Published

2025-02-24

How to Cite

Lassen, J. M. (2025). Screenshots as data and documentation. Journalistica, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v19i1.152426

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