From moderation decision to appeal — Non-technical — Bachelor’s
https://thesis.uya.no/proposals/from-moderation-decision-to-appeal/?degree=bachelor#nontechnical-track

FINAL RESULT
Coded dataset, comparison report and improved explanation template.

WHAT TO DO
Check whether official moderation records explain what happened, why it happened and how the decision can be challenged.

DATA
120 DSA statements of reasons + six policy pages (public)
Select 60 records per platform from the same 30-day period and add each platform’s terms, moderation policy and appeal page.
DSA Transparency Database data download: https://transparency.dsa.ec.europa.eu/explore-data/download
European Commission DSA database FAQ: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/faqs/dsa-transparency-database-questions-and-answers

HOW TO TEST IT
Code 120 DSA records from two platforms with a fixed checklist. Double-code 24 records and compare missing information by platform and decision type.

STEPS
Study and improve
1. Read the starting sources and write the exact information problem.
2. Prepare 120 DSA statements of reasons + six policy pages and a separate answer sheet or coding sheet.
3. Run one pilot and fix unclear questions.
4. Collect the named evidence with consent.
5. Group the findings with the stated categories and check the answer sheet.
6. Produce coded dataset, comparison report and improved explanation template. List the three most useful changes.

EXAMPLE TOOLS
LibreOffice Calc, Zotero, Taguette or NVivo; no programming required.
Equivalent tools are fine.

ACCESS OR PEOPLE
A second coder for 24 records; no participant recruitment.