Session 9: Researching on digital rights

27 November, 2020; 5:30 - 7:30 AM UTC

This unit will seek to help participants unearth practices for developing a research process by addressing key issues around developing research questions, methods and ethical practices. The session will also provide an overview on collecting data and engaging in developing a narrative in the research. This will be followed by a break-out session where participants will hear from the developers of two key researches on policies from the region discussing the process and challenges they faced.

Reference Materials

* Tables are hyperlinked, please click on the text to access

• Table 4:  Resources/databases on ICT and jurisprudence

• Table 6: Resources for referencing
  

Reading Materials

Suggested readings:

1. De Nardis et al, Researching internet governance: methods, frameworks, futures (2020)
2. Jessica Dheere, A methodology for mapping the emerging legal landscapes for human rights in the digitally networked sphere (2017)
3. Marsha L. Baum, Ten tips for moving beyond the brick wall in the legal research process (2001)
4. Point of View, Mumbai, Guavas and Genitals: A research study in Section 67 of the Information Technology Act (2001)
5. Body and Data, Nepal, Unshackling Expression: A study on criminalisation of freedom of expression online in Nepal (November 2020)

Additional readings:

1. George Orwell, Politics and the English Language
2. Strunk, The Elements of Style

Session Presentation

Session Summary