Advanced Certificate in Digital Journalism Ethics and Law
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Digital Journalism Ethics and Law is a comprehensive course designed to empower learners with essential skills in ethical and legal aspects of digital journalism. This course is crucial in today's media landscape, where the line between traditional and digital journalism is increasingly blurred.
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• Digital Journalism Ethics: Understanding the ethical considerations specific to digital journalism, including issues related to privacy, verification, and accuracy.
• Intellectual Property Law: A comprehensive overview of copyright, trademark, and patent laws, and their application in digital journalism.
• Defamation and Privacy Law: Exploring the legal aspects of defamation, libel, and slander, as well as privacy rights in the digital age.
• Data Journalism Ethics: Examining the ethical challenges of data journalism, including data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Social Media Law and Ethics: Understanding the legal and ethical implications of using social media as a source and platform for journalism.
• FOIA, Shield Laws, and Investigative Journalism: Learning about the Freedom of Information Act, shield laws, and other legal protections for investigative journalists.
• Cybersecurity for Journalists: Best practices for protecting sources, data, and personal information in a digital environment.
• Digital Journalism Ethics Codes: Reviewing and analyzing codes of ethics from various journalism organizations, and their relevance to digital journalism.
• Legal Issues in Multimedia Journalism: Examining the legal challenges of incorporating multimedia elements, such as audio, video, and images, into digital journalism.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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