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I’ve decided to present my final post as a newspaper-style Prezi with a video post incorporated. Organising the layout on the Prezi was far from simple, and my camera and onscreen presenting skills prove rather shocking, but I decided that it was better to test out something new than do things the standard way! So, enjoy. UOSM2008, it’s been a pleasure. Continue reading →

Researching and blogging for this topic has been a real eyeopener. Having chosen to take a slightly alternative approach from the ideas presented, by focussing on the online press as opposed to academic research, I think I shed a new light on the issue. That isn’t to say, however, that similar issues did not arise. Continue reading →

In the introductory video provided by Lisa, Nick Shockey and Jonathan Eisen talk through the importance of open access specifically in the world of academic journals. I’m going to take a slightly new angle on the concept of ‘free access’ online, and assess where it stands in the world of the press in today’s society. Continue reading →

This topic has been an interesting one- not only because there have been a range of different angles from which to tackle it- but also because it has really presented me with ethical issues brought on by social media that I was previously not even aware of. As can be seen in my Topic 4 post, I initially linked the idea of ethical issues raised by business use of social media to my own experience of managing a news website. Continue reading →

Reading an article in The Guardian on  ‘Twitter abuse’ caused me to ask the question: Are social media sites a platform for unrestricted communication? Or do they acquire the legal responsibilities of a publisher? An ethical issue that I consider particularly significant is related to not only social media, but media outlets too, where the comments section allows for anyone to anonymously have their say on articles and stories that have been published. Continue reading →

This topic has been incredibly insightful, particularly seeing as it is directly applicable to my situation at the moment as a final year student thinking about future employment prospects. The statistics I found doing my research around the topic were pretty astounding. Continue reading →

While in Topic 2, I discussed how the ability to have an anonymous online identity can be positive, as it encourages engagement in important debate, it must be noted that the importance of having an authentic online identity is, in this day in age, even more important. This is because it plays an increasingly significant role in recruitment. With 99% of employers using LinkedIn to search potential employees, while 66% use Facebook and 54% use Twitter. Continue reading →

This topic has been a bit of a whirlwind for me. The term ‘Multiple Online Identities’ seemed, on the outset, to be such a simple concept, yet there are some really deep questions that much be considered when debating the pros and cons. While I was quick to consider the concept of online anonymity, I initially thought only about the risks it entails, such as cyberbullying and catfishing. Continue reading →