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Reputation: When a News story damages a good name
No full textHave you ever stopped to think about the people involved in a news story you have read, watched or heard? Have you ever wondered how they felt, how they were treated by the journalist(s) covering the story and what happened them after the journalists moved on? In my radio documentary, and supporting thesis document, I set out to meet some people whose good name was tarnished by a news story in which they featured. I find out if journalistic ethics were adhered to or completely removed from the reality of the coverage. I also discover the real and lasting impact of having one's reputation questioned, dissected and ultimately tarnished because it was linked to a negative news story. The documentary also endeavors to explore the concept of reputation and its standing in the legal system whilst a tabloid editor reveals the pressures on paper to produce factually correct content in a very competitive market
Zooming Marvellous
No full textFor six years I’ve have the dubious experience of testing and supporting four online classroom systems. Each have had different features to offer and the technology has improved over that time. This whistle–stop tour points up the pros and cons of virtual communications and showcases the strengths of this evolving tool and how it can be harnessed for pedagogical advantage. From the toggle choice of “speaker view” to “gallery” to the joys of icon-conversations (thumbs up, slow- down etc.) not to mention the distractions of the chat box, the virtual classroom can be a law unto itself. Lecturers need to assume the officer role and set the pace and tone for their tutorial sessions. Learning/Educational Technologists are crucial to facilitating online classrooms from training, advising on headsets and webcams, helping to trouble shoot during the webinar and posting links to recordings after the event. Our online classroom of choice at Griffith College is Zoom Pro and we have dynamic live sessions on a weekly basis, making full use of break-out rooms, screen-share, whiteboard graphs and dashboard tracking. Our regular eLearning committee meetings have also had a boost from Zoom’s high resolution, robust signal and the democratising ease of connecting with our colleagues in Griffith College Limerick (GCL) and Cork (GCC). We don’t use Zoom technology for lectures but prefer to play to its strengths as an e-tutorial platform, perfect for synchronous Q&A sessions after the learners have viewed and re-played their e-Lecture online. Google Chrome is our choice of browser and Learning Technologists advise participants using the private chat option when they encounter technical issues. Increasingly our learners choose to join the tutorial via iPad and mobile phone making this a very movable e-learning feast.Griffith Colleg
How Kurdish Female Fighters are Represented by the Media.
No full textThe purpose of this dissertation was to investigate how Kurdish female fighters are represented in the media. According to Dilar Dirik (2014), the Western media has given a great deal of attention to Kurdish female fighters, but, according to Emanuela C. Del Re (2015), it has “focused on the sensational aspects rather than on analysis of the facts”. The objective of this paper was to determine whether the Italian, English and Turkish press provide in-depth analysis when they describe their motivations and reasons for fighting or whether they merely treat their ideas in a shallow way. The method adopted by the author to conduct the research was quantitative content analysis. Moreover, the author sought to analyse whether the Italian media and the English media shared the same perspectives and used the same frames when describing the female fighters. Finally, the research was aimed at determining whether there was a perspective shared by all Western newspapers and whether this was different from that of the Turkish media. Ultimately, it was found that female emancipation was not treated merely a good tool to improve the PKK’s image in the international press coverage and thus in Western public opinion
Ireland Informed: A Characterization of Science Reporting in the Irish Media
No full textScience and scientific advancement has the capacity to be an exciting topic for the Irish news consumer. Public understanding of science and scientific advancement is important for informed policy making, legislating and funding. The purpose of this dissertation was to develop an understanding of the current landscape of science reporting in the Irish media and to assess if an adequate level of science coverage was achieved. The design of this research was both quantitative and qualitative, building on the research paradigm of Suleski and Ibaraki (2010). I identified and analysed the reporting of science news over a one-month period in 2018, across two television news shows, namely RTÉ News: Six One and TV3: 3News at 5.30, one tabloid and one broadsheet newspaper, namely the Irish Sun and the Irish Independent newspaper and two radio news shows, namely RTÉ Radio One: Morning Ireland and Today FM: The Last Word. Using a set of defined guidelines, 82 examples of science news reporting were identified during the study period and a content analysis was performed. It was found that 0.03% of science research published in peer reviewed journals reached the Irish media audience and there was an average of 1.7% science news coverage in Irish news content. The medical sciences received the most news coverage with an emphasis on cancer science. There was a focus on local relevance in the science news reports studied and although a tenancy toward negative news stories was anticipated, this was not observed. It was established that the level of science news coverage in the Irish media did not correspond to the appetite of the Irish news consumer and can therefore be deemed inadequate
Sexual Experience Evidence: The Continued Search for a Balanced Approach.
No full textThe admissibility of a complainant's sexual experience evidence1 during a sexual offence trial has long generated controversy and debate.2 Its use in rape trials is thought to have a deterrent effect on victims who may be contemplating reporting an attack, and it has been implicated in the low conviction rate in such trials.3 Given the potentially negative and prejudicial impact of this evidential rule on rape complainants and the trial of such offences, the importance of regulating the use and admissibility of such evidence has long been recognised across the common law world, including Ireland. However, despite reforms taking place, the law on sexual experience evidence remains problematic and lacking in clarity. Recently, this issue has returned to prominence in the general media as a result of a number of high profile cases, both in this jurisdiction and elsewhere. In England and Wales a review of the admissibility of such evidence was undertaken after the trial of footballer Ched Evans.4 Evans was acquitted of rape at a retrial after a judge controversially permitted two men who previously had intercourse with the complainant to give evidence in defence of Evans. More recently, in this jurisdiction, the Irish Times released worrying figures demonstrating how a large number of rape complainants were still being questioned about their sexual history despite it remaining unrelated to the allegations in the case.5 This, along with a number of concerning examples of cases where it appears such evidence has been wrongly admitted, has led to renewed calls for further research and additional reform of the law. With these recent developments in mind, this article will consider the approach in this jurisdiction to the regulation of sexual experience evidence and assess the potential future development of the law in Ireland by reference to developments in England and Canada. It will begin by outlining the origins of sexual experience evidence and the consequences which can flow from the illegitimate introduction of such evidence. The law as it currently stands in this jurisdiction will then be considered, including a tracing of the various reforms introduced over three decades. Finally, the regulation of such evidence in England and Canada will be considered and an assessment will be made as to whether either approach could assist in paving the way for the future reform of the law in this jurisdiction
One Recovery – Two Regions: A radio documentary exploring the urban-rural divide in Ireland. Providing an insight into the lives of commuters
No full textOne Recovery - Two Regions is a twenty-minute radio documentary that gives the audience an insight into the daily obstacles that those who live in rural Ireland face due to an unbalanced recovery. Documenting the stories from two commuters who work in different environments and locations but endure a similar routine. The audience is then brought on a journey to explore what initiatives are being done to minimise the urban-rural divide. It examines what programmes are working in conjunction with those experiencing this lifestyle and the government. Amongst all, it reveals that there are ways to develop rural life to sustain an attractive region for future generations. The research discovers that commuting has become a standard of acceptance, which has lasting knock-on effects to those commuting and the people around them. The experiences and knowledge shared throughout One Recovery – Two Regions gives a voice to those not often heard and can ignite a passion to change circumstances
Development and production of an e-Learning resource using Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML) on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
No full textIn May 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The implementation of GDPR was far reaching, all organisations within the EU, and all organisations outside the EU who handled personal data of EU citizens or residents were impacted. To ensure compliance, staff training was needed. The researcher set out to design and produce an e-learning product aimed at a specific audience of employees from different organisations to address a complex issue like GDPR. She would use an interactive product which would allow for the inclusion of multimedia elements which would be viewed on multiple devices. The research objectives were: To design and produce an e-learning product for part-time lecturers or trainers in private industry on the topic of GDPR. Evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning product which adheres to the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML) by comparing it with another e-learning product which doesn’t adhere to this theory. The research methodology used for this dissertation was a phenomenological/interpretivist approach using qualitative research. The data collection methods were via semi-structured interviews and a focus group. There was a positive response to the e-learning product. The findings were that by designing it well, keeping it short with focused content, the participants engaged with the product. The product was designed using the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML), this allowed for participant interaction and the use of multimedia within the product. This design had a positive reaction from the participants, it proved that interactive learning was more effective than passive learning. Within microlearning, personalisation was identified as important. The personalisation of content, how they interacted with it and how it was delivered were all important issues for the participants. The development of the microlearning product was more intuitive than the researcher had originally believed, therefore it wasn’t necessary to be an IT expert to develop the training it was more important to be a subject matter expert. Microlearning as a method of delivering training, was very effective and has many other opportunities for organisations designing staff training, whether it is Continuing Professional Development (CPD), compliance training or onboarding training
An Exploration of the Reading Preferences and Habits of Millennial Undergraduate Business Students.
No full textThis paper explores the preferences and habits of millennial undergraduate business students when reading instructions and manuals. It investigates the delivery medium and layout in relation to comprehension and retention of the content read. Moreover the current provision of instructions and manuals, in relation to their perception as being appropriate for their purposes, pertaining to preparing them for their course of study or employment progression is discussed. An in-depth review of the literature is presented in the areas of millennials, as well as digital versus paper in multiple settings. Primary research, collected using a mixed methods approach, is outlined in detail in chapter three. A clear preference for material in a print medium for the purpose of reading, comprehension and retention is noted, with supporting argument. A point of interest, a digital platform is preferred to find the material because of better availability, both of content and access to same. The preferred format or layout is in bullet point or other concise form. The majority believe that the current provision of instructions and manuals by their institute of study is appropriate for their purpose. However an overwhelming majority said they printed online course content to read. Recommendations, based on the research undertaken, that is believed would ultimately benefit students have been put forward. An area of further research was identified and outlined in chapter five
An Investigation into Teaching and Learning Strategies that Promote Confidence in Students with Learning Disabilities.
No full textThis thesis investigates the use of specific teaching and learning strategies used by teachers in Further Education (FE) to promote the confidence of students with learning disabilities.
Students with Learning disabilities are more likely to suffer from issues relating to confidence than their peers without learning disabilities. Confidence is linked to academic achievement and there are specific teaching and learning strategies that can be used to promote confidence.
Within this research, the situational context of learning disability within further education is established in relation to demographics and policy. Confidence is discussed and how it relates to learning disability. Teaching and learning strategies that are proven to promote confidence in students with learning disabilities are ascertained based on the findings of the research. All the above is discussed throughout this research is based on an in-depth review of the literature and the analysis of interviews held with experienced teachers in further education.
This research finds that there is inconsistency and incoherence in how policy is put into practice within further education in Ireland. The research findings may be used as a resource to contribute to raising awareness among teachers, that specific teaching and learning strategies can be used to have a positive impact on the confidence levels of students with learning disabilities, resulting in positive outcomes such as equity, equality and inclusion.
Recommendations, based on the research undertaken, that would benefit students with learning disabilities have been put forward. Areas for further research are identified and outlined in chapter five
Contract Law: a Comparison of Civil Law and Common Law Jurisdictions
No full textThis text serves as an accessible introduction to the law of contract. The headings chosen for examination track the main points in the lifetime of a contract--from its formation, drafting, and onward to its eventual dissolution, whether this occurs due to the terms of the contract, the will of the parties, or because of a breach of the agreed terms. It also provides studies of other notable areas within the subject, such as third-party rights, damages, and equitable remedies. In distinction to other guides to contract law, this text provides a comparative analysis of the area, incorporating sources drawn from both the civil law tradition, characteristic of several nations within Continental Europe, as well as the Anglo-American common law tradition, with cases and legislation drawn from England and the United States of America. It also explores contract law in the unique context of so-called hybrid jurisdictions--those which incorporate elements of both the common law and civilian traditions; chosen for study here are exemplary jurisdictions represented by the American state of Louisiana and Scotland in the United Kingdom. As business assumes a global dimension, knowledge of the operation of contract law across various legal traditions and national contexts is increasingly at a premium. This text enables the student to gain a coherent vision of contract law across a wide range of legal and theoretical frameworks, as well as to speak confidently when discussing the intricacies of the subject. It is at once an introductory text, as well as a reference text, which students and professionals alike can consult in the course of their studies and future careers