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FCMS International Conference 2025: A Call to Minds That Dare to Share

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The Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Rivers State University is proud to host its Maiden International Conference, holding 15–17 October 2025 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This year’s theme, Shifting Paradigms: Inclusive and Innovative Communication in the Era of Digital Disruption, promises to bring together some of the most brilliant minds from across Africa, […]

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Lecture Notes: Ethical Considerations in Online Development Communication

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Navigating privacy, security, ethical challenges, fostering inclusivity, and addressing cultural sensibilities in digital communication is crucial to ensuring responsible and effective engagement. Here are key considerations for each aspect: 1. Privacy and Security: a. Data Protection: Clearly communicate how user data will be collected, used, and protected. Adhere to data protection regulations such as GDPR

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Lecture Notes: Community Engagement & Participation

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Community engagement and participation are crucial components for successful online development communication. Engaging the community fosters collaboration, empowers individuals, and ensures that development initiatives align with the needs and aspirations of the target audience. Here’s a guide for promoting community engagement and participation in online development communication: 1. Identify Stakeholders: Identify key stakeholders within the

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Lecture Notes: Multimedia Storytelling & Effective Visual Design

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Multimedia storytelling involves the use of various media elements, such as text, images, audio, video, and interactive elements, to convey a narrative. Here’s a step-by-step process for creating a multimedia storytelling project: 1. Define Your Story: Clearly define the core message or narrative you want to convey. Identify the main characters, themes, and key points

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Lecture Notes: Strategic Planning for Online Development Communication

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Developing a successful online development communication strategy involves careful planning and consideration of various factors. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you create an effective strategy: Define Objectives: Clearly outline the objectives of your online development communication strategy. Are you aiming to raise awareness, drive engagement, encourage participation, or advocate for a cause? Know

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Lecture Notes: The Digital Media Landscape

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Development communication involves the use of communication tools and strategies to facilitate social and economic development in ways that will result in improved quality of life for citizens. Like legacy or traditional platforms, digital tools play a critical role in communication for development. Digital Tools and Platforms Digital tools are software applications, platforms, or technologies

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