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Dignity and Precision in Language

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Dignity and Precision in Language

Learn three decision-making tools to find the most precise words to ensure that all subjects and sources are described with dignity. 

July 29, 2020

Overview

  • This training was originally broadcast July 29, 2020. Enroll now to watch the replay.

Original price was: $25.00.Current price is: $0.00.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Avoid words that force people to make assumptions, particularly around issues of race.
  • Aim for precision to ensure dignity.
  • Refer to people without defaulting to labels.
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  • This training was originally broadcast July 29, 2020. Enroll now to watch the replay.

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As journalists wrestle with word choice to describe this tumultuous global moment during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, it is more important than ever to achieve both dignity and precision in news coverage. From race and identity to global descriptions of places and circumstances, this webinar offers three decision-making tools to help journalists find the most precise words to ensure that all subjects and sources are described with dignity.

This training was originally broadcast July 29, 2020. Enroll now to watch the replay.

Questions? Email us at info@poynter.org.

This webinar was originally broadcast on July 29, 2020. Enroll now to watch the replay.

Who should take this course?

Anyone who deals with language around any type of news content: reporters, editors, designers, visual artists, engagement teams, photojournalists

Cost:

Free.

 

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