Research
Research laboratory
Overview
Welcome to the research lab in the College of Journalism and Communications. This lab is located in Weimer 2052 and designed to support the research needs of the faculty and graduate students in the College. Equipped with a projection screen, digital recording devices, IP phones, and 22 research stations, including both desktop and laptop computers, the research lab provides the tools for conducting both quantitative and qualitative research.
Project registration and lab reservations
To gain access to the lab, you must first register your research project online. When registration is complete, you will receive instructions on logging in to the online reservation system.
Hours of operation
The research lab hours are consistent with the operating hours of other computer labs in the college. Please note that the research lab is closed on Saturdays.
Day |
Open Hours |
Monday |
8 am – 1 am (Tuesday)* |
Tuesday |
8 am – 1 am (Wednesday)* |
Wednesday |
8 am – 1 am (Thursday)* |
Thursday |
8 am – 1 am (Friday)* |
Friday |
8 am – 10 pm |
Saturday |
Closed |
Sunday |
1 pm – 1 am (Monday)* |
*Graduate students have priority over all others between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday.
Research software workshops
Watch streaming video replays:
- Atlas.ti - Feb. 6, 2008
- MediaLab - Feb. 27, 2008
- Spector Pro and Website Ripper Copier - April 2, 2008
Software information
The following software is available on the lab computers:
- Spector Pro (contact research division for recording/access ID and password)
- Diction
- Atlas.ti
- Survey Monkey (contact research division for access ID and password)
- MediaLab (Desktop RSC-04 is the Supervisor Station)
- Wincati
- Website Ripper Copier
Software manuals
- MediaLab
- Survey Monkey
- Atlas.ti
- Diction
- SpectorPro: Go to http://www.spectorsoft.com/support/help.asp?theproduct=4 and use Serial Number 6433AC0050070453 to access the online manual for the program.
- Wincati manual is available in hard copy in the lab. An online video demo is available at http://www.sawtooth.com/products/
Contact information
Online Registration/Reservation and Other Lab Usage/Maintenance Related Issues
Phone: (352) 273-1646 or (352) 273-1648
E-mail:
General Lab Usage Policy
Sylvia M. Chan-Olmsted
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
College of Journalism and Communications
Phone: (352) 273-1647
E-mail:
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