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Pat Aufderheide presents at TEDx

How do journalist navigate new challenges arising in emerging media trends? On June 7, TEDx is gathering some of the most innovate media thinkers together at Poynter Institute to discuss such issues as well as the future of journalism. Pat will be presenting on journalism and fair use.  Read more and register here

Making Media Matter

Making Media Matter

Designing for Impact

Over the past decade, a lively debate has emerged around questions of how best to assess the rising impact of social issue documentaries. In a new report, Social Justice Documentary: Designing for Impact, Center for Social Media (CSM) Fellows Jessica Clark and Barbara Abrash examine the state of the debate  through the lens of six in-depth case studies of high-impact documentaries.

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Fair Use

Fair Use

The Code of Best Practices for Academic and Research Libraries

Fair use gets even more useable with the release of the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries.

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Future of Public Media

Future of Public Media

Future of Public Media

The Future of Public Media project tracks the evolution of media for public knowledge and action in a digital, participatory era.

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AU SOC

 AU SOC

School of Communication at American University

The Center for Social Media is a part of the School of Communication at American University (AU SOC) in Washington, DC.

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CSM Blog

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Fair Use Question of the Month: Remix Assignments in the Classroom | May 01, 2013

Poetry and Fair UseIn this month's fair use question a poetry teacher asks whether a "mash-up" assignment will invite legal trouble.

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Gemma Cubero on Give Up Tomorrow, a Film to 'Save a Life' | April 23, 2013

gemmacuberoHow did the filmmakers for "Give Up Tomorrow" leverage the film for political action and justice for the film's subjects? Filmmaker Gemma Cubero's research shows how a film's engagement strategies are just as important as the film itself.

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Felicia Pride: A Storytelling Guru | April 23, 2013

“Story drives everything,” says Felicia Pride, accomplished author turned transmedia extraordinaire. The Center enthusiastically welcomes Pride on board as a Media Fellow, bringing a wealth of experience in media storytelling starting with her days as publicist and author in New York to her most recent venture, Pride Collaborative in Washington, D.C.

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