Multi-Media Journalism

Multi-Media Journalism Question：Critical essay: The freedom of UK print, web and broadcast journalists to investigate and report on matters of public interest is said to be severely limited by current laws and regulatory frameworks affecting the media. Critically examine and discuss this statement with detailed reference to following area of English and Welsh law and/or regulation: Privacy and confidentiality （MUST write this one） In your answer refer to appropriate legal authorities and editorial codes. 2500 words students are expected to demonstrate a critical understanding of the legal and ethical issues affecting multi-media, cross-platform journalism that arise from the assignment topic. Essays should include references to, and quotes from, relevant examples, case studies and textbooks. demonstrate their appreciation of significant ethical issues and journalistic codes and practices linked to UK law. Essays should include references to, and quotes from, relevant case studies, textbooks and examples. Students will be assessed on the clarity of their critical understanding of relevant legal and ethical issues; and the strength of the points they make and arguments they put forward. Students will also be assessed on how effectively they use relevant references and quoted sources. Please note, this is an individual critical essay task. Joint student work will not be accepted.