Talk:Ethical Debates in Connected Culture 2019/Freedom of Information

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 * GregXenon01 (discuss • contribs) 15:37, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Discussion Notes
Hi dude, it seems that we need to record all the discussion details on this page, hope we are not too late :) XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 23:25, 11 November 2019 (UTC)

Definition from Wikipedia entry: Freedom of Information

1. is an extension of freedom of speech

2. is an extension of the right of privacy

3. includes the opposition to patents, opposition to copyrights, or oppositions to intellectual in general.

XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 23:18, 11 November 2019 (UTC)

Hi, I find a source link which might be useful for our topic. https://cyber.harvard.edu/ilaw/Speech/ XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 14:53, 13 November 2019 (UTC)

Another available reference link about the definition of offensive content: https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/primers/free-expression-on-social-media/XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 15:20, 13 November 2019 (UTC)

Reference: Richard A.Spinello Cyberethics: Morality and Law in Cyberspace XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 17:11, 13 November 2019 (UTC)

Hey! Loving those references you've included. I think they would be fantastic to include in the article. I think the parts on the definition of freedom of information would be really good to open with main body with or to include in the introduction. What do you think? Ruaraidh98 (discuss • contribs) 14:21, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Also I'm going to extend my section with some more academic references and a couple of case studies. I will send you links to any articles which I think will be useful. Ruaraidh98 (discuss • contribs) 14:27, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

hi guys some really interesting work so far. Your draft work on the essay page in particular, shows a lot of potential. One thing I would note right here is that you are using the notion of offence to talk through freedom of information. This is very interesting on two counts: firstly because it is quite an original take on the topic and also that it has the potential to cross over quite substantially with the subject matter of one of the other chapters. Your emphasis will be different (a good thing) but this offers the potential to engage in discussion with the other teams. GregXenon01 (discuss • contribs) 14:28, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

I've just found this in the university's library catalogue (available as an online resource!) Misunderstanding the Internet - James Curran, Natalie Fenton And Des Freedman. the chapter (ch 4 I think) written by Des Freedman on online regulation and governance addresses a bunch of things that you've already started to read about here! ALSO... that chapter has an extensive reading list at the end of it, addressing lots of aspects of freedom of information and how the flow of information is governed. Happy reading! GregXenon01 (discuss • contribs) 15:06, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Great! Thank u for your kind suggestions and recommended reading materials. That would be extremely helpful!XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 15:15, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Cheers for the feedback Greg. Thought it would be useful to include given the issues it raises. How do we define what information we are free to post and where do we draw the line? How do you govern a massively global audience effectively etc. Will make sure to liaise with the other group to compare ideas. Ruaraidh98 (discuss • contribs) 15:22, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Thanks Xiaolin! That looks really useful, I'll go check it out now! Ruaraidh98 (discuss • contribs) 15:22, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Just remembered! Don't forget we need to reference all of our articles we mention in the essay. I would do it as you go along so there isn't a massive panic to find articles again at the end and so we don't miss any when we publish the final article. I'm going to do mine now. Ruaraidh98 (discuss • contribs) 15:27, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

also, in relation to this ^^^^ I would suggest that you follow the other team's discussion page strategy and include a section for annotated bibliographies - this will help build contribs, but will also force you to have to think about why certain sources are useful and in hat way they enable you to build a coherent and robust argument. GregXenon01 (discuss • contribs) 15:42, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

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Hi guys, I noticed you are focusing on copyright as part of your essay. There is a chapter in Zizi Papacharissi's book 'A Networked Self' called 'Copyright, Fair Use, and Social Networks' which might be of use.

Nicolasmall (discuss • contribs) 15:47, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Thanks Nicola, That's really helpful!XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 16:47, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

Hi Ruaruidh, I have searched a lot about the definition of media intrusion but there is no specific explanation. May I just try to illustrate it from my understanding in terms of politics area and individuals' life? Will it work? XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 16:47, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

Hey! Definitely mention that, that would be a really good angle to look at. I'm about to stick some of my references and additional articles in. Love what you've written so far it's fantastic and really interesting too! Ruaraidh98 (discuss • contribs) 02:15, 29 November 2019 (UTC)

XD This is a pretty enjoyable experience. Thank u for your effort! Well done! I'm going to list all my references. XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 02:23, 29 November 2019 (UTC)

Reference
For Media Intrusion Part:

[1] Privacy V.S. Media Introsion https://thephagroup.com/insights/privacy-vs-media-intrusion/ XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 13:37, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

[2] Politicians, Privacy and Media Intrusion in Britain David Deacon Parliamentary Affairs, Volume 57, Issue 1, 1 January 2004, Pages 9–23, https://doi.org/10.1093/pa/gsh002 XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 13:40, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

[3] Media Intrusion and Human Rights: Striking the Balance Mary Arden DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198728573.003.0016 XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 13:46, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

[4] https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2019/03/15/biggest-threat-to-personal-data/ XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 14:25, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

[5] Media Takeover or Media Intrusion? Modernisation, The Media and Political Communications in New Zealand Chris Rudd &Janine Hayward Pages 7-16 | Published online: 02 May 2017 Download citation https://doi.org/10.1177/003231870505700202 XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 16:32, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

[6] ‘See, for example, R. M. Entman, Democracy without Citizens (New York: Oxford University Press, 1989); T. E. Patterson, Out of Order (New York: Knopf, 1993). XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 16:39, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

[7] http://opinion.people.com.cn/n1/2016/1204/c1003-28922830.html XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 22:11, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

For Offensive Information Part:

[1] Example case: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/may/11/elon-musk-faces-trial-after-calling-british-diver-a-paedophile XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 14:06, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

[2] https://cyber.harvard.edu/ilaw/Speech/ XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 02:27, 29 November 2019 (UTC)

[3] https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/primers/free-expression-on-social-media/ XiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 02:28, 29 November 2019 (UTC)

[4] Richard A.Spinello Cyberethics: Morality and Law in CyberspaceXiaolinSun (discuss • contribs) 02:28, 29 November 2019 (UTC)

For Copyright Part:

INSTRUCTOR FEEDBACK: COLLABORATIVE ESSAY
Grade Description for Collaborative Essay:

Collaborative Essays of this standard roughly correspond to the following grade descriptor. Depending on where your actual mark is in relation to the making criteria as outlined in the relevant documentation, it should give you an idea of strengths and weaknesses within the achieved grade band overall:


 * Distinction-Excellent. Among other things, this work demonstrates a complex, critical understanding of the themes of the module. Excellent range and depth of attainment of the module’s intended learning outcomes, secured by discriminating command of a comprehensive range of relevant materials and analyses, and by deployment of considered judgement relating to key issues, concepts or procedures. It will communicate very effectively, making excellent and creative use of the possibilities of the form (including links, as well as perhaps copyright-free videos and images, linked to from Wiki Commons), and will be written with some skill and flair. It will make insightful connections between original examples and relevant concepts. It will be informed by serious reading and reflection, is likely to demonstrate originality of thought, and will be rewarding and informative for the reader. The wiki markup formatting will be impeccable.

General: In addition to the common marking scheme, there are three broad criteria widely employed in the Division, which are used to help assessors evaluate your work in a more general sense:

Quality of research: is there evidence of critical engagement with set materials?; is there evidence of independent reading of appropriate academic and peer-reviewed material? For this element, your work has been evaluated as: Merit

Originality of thought: Is argument well-articulated and well-supported?; is there evidence of critical thinking (through taking a position in relation to key ideas from the module, and supporting this position)?; is there evidence of relational thinking (through making connections between key ideas from the module and wider literature, and supporting these connections)?; is there evidence of independent critical ability? For this element, your work has been evaluated as: Excellent

Clarity of expression: academic writing style and structure, and organisational skills For this element, your work has been evaluated as: Excellent

Specific Feedback:


 * You have submitted a very well written response to the brief. Here you outline a number of arguments that specifically address the theme of freedom of information, outlining the argument as one related to notions of offence, privacy, copyright and other salient issues. Your discussion of the research evidences a familiarity and good working knowledge of a range of scholarship on your chosen topic. The example that you have chosen to discuss your theme is fairly well-chosen because of its public visibility and relevance. I would have liked a little more research - although you have been given this grade, it is at the lower end of the grade band, and could have been improved significantly through widening your independent research.


 * The essay is written in a fluid, mature and accessible style, and your argument is very well structured generally, is critically engaged, and you have demonstrated some awareness of the contradictions inherent in the theme itself. This is very good work.

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GregXenon01 (discuss • contribs) 12:07, 19 December 2019 (UTC)