IGNOU BNM-039 Assignment 2026
Digital Journalism and Research Tool
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:54 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 06 Jan 2027 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BNM-039 assignment front page →| Course code | BNM-039 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Digital Journalism and Research Tool |
| Programme | BAFJDMBAFJDM |
| Assignment code | BNM-039 |
| Session | January 2026 / July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 06 Jan 2027, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BNM-039 assignment
The BNM-039 assignment covers research methods and digital journalism tools, including surveys, interviews, observation, datasets, big data, spreadsheets and digital sources.
It has eight questions, and the PDF says to answer all of them. Each is marked 20, although the stated maximum is 100 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Identify and justify the type of social science research reflected in a digital news report. |
| Q2 | 20 | Survey public opinion on a local issue discussed online and assess the survey method's usefulness for digital journalism. |
| Q3 | 20 | Compare structured and semi-structured interviews on the same issue for their suitability in digital journalism. |
| Q4 | 20 | Report on online user interactions and relate the observations to participant observation or ethnographic research. |
| Q5 | 20 | Examine a public dataset and discuss how it could become a digital news story. |
| Q6 | 20 | Discuss how big data and data mining can reveal journalistic insights about a current issue, including the ethical concerns. |
| Q7 | 20 | Explain how spreadsheet software can organise, analyse and present a small dataset for digital journalism. |
| Q8 | 20 | Prepare a digital news feature using online sources and explain the role of database management and referencing software. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all the questions.
- Check the IGNOU website for the latest due-date update.
Submission dates: 31 March 2026 (June TEE); 30 September 2027 (December TEE). Dates can differ by session; check the IGNOU website for updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum mark for the BNM-039 assignment?
The stated maximum is 100 marks.
What is the assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 30% weightage.
How many questions are in the BNM-039 assignment?
There are eight questions, and the PDF says to answer all of them.
How many marks does each question carry?
The PDF assigns 20 marks to each question, although it also states a maximum of 100 marks.
When is the assignment due?
The listing gives 31 March 2026 for the June TEE and 30 September 2027 for the December TEE. Dates can differ by session, so check the IGNOU website for updates.
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Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.