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Journalism Skills for Engaged Citizens

This is a course in basic journalism skills, designed for the many people who are now taking advantage of new media to publish news, views and information. For five hundred years, the privilege of being able to publish was enjoyed by very few people – those who had access to a printing press or a radio microphone or a television camera. Now, almost anyone can publish to the world within minutes of being able to do so. But is it journalism? How does a citizen journalist find things out, so they can report facts and news - moving beyond merely braying opinion? And what are the legal and ethical pitfalls to publishing facts that some people might prefer remain secret? Over six weeks, this course teaches the basics of news writing, how to interview people to gain crucial information, how to develop and manage your sources and how to use your legal rights to access public information - and stay on the right side of the law when you publish. We discuss the ethics behind journalism practice, and conduct a mock investigation into local government. This course aims to empower engaged citizens to better participate in the news ecology. View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/jj46rxw

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Effort 6 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week
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Cost $49
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Instructors Dr. Denis Muller, Dr. Margaret Simons
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences
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Rating 4.4★ based on 7 ratings
Length 0 weeks
Effort 6 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week
Starts On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost $49
From The University of Melbourne via Coursera
Instructors Dr. Denis Muller, Dr. Margaret Simons
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences
Tags Social Sciences Governance And Society

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