State of the art research on Convergence and Social Media

A compendium on R&D programmes/activities within EU focused at Social Media and Convergence, expected size: 60 pages, will be compiled and divided into subcategories. MoD: 21 a) Subcategories: R&D on Social Media with primary purpose to inform (R&D on Information Social Media), R&D on Social Media with main purpose to connect/serve professional (R&D on Professional Social Media), In addition, R&D on Social Media with primary purpose to educate (R&D on Educational Social Media), last but not the least, R&D on Social Media with primary purpose to serve hobby interests (R&D on Hobby Social Media). b) Subcategories: the same as above but based on applied research methods and related ethical issues (e.g. protection of minors) c) Subcategories: the same as above but based on sector (private, public. private-public, state, other) d) Subcategories: the same as above but based on a stage of research or development (planning – initial stage – advanced stage – final results)