Facilitator: Dr. Richard Medina, Associate Faculty Specialist in Human-Computer Interaction, CLT, UH Mānoa
Utilize social media data for your research in this engaging one-hour workshop! This session will introduce you to essential techniques for accessing, collecting, and preparing data for research. Examples from YouTube comment threads and Reddit forums will be demonstrated. You’ll explore methods for using APIs, web scraping tools, and specialized tools for collecting data. Additional tips and best practices for using data APIs for other platforms will be discussed. Discussion will also include ethical considerations to ensure your data collection aligns with privacy and platform policies. With practical examples and hands-on guidance, you’ll leave equipped with the foundational skills to harness social media as a rich data source for academic or social research. No prior programming experience required!
