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How do I recognize good journalism?
This guide will help students understand journalistic ethics and the limitations and challenges of 21st century media.
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Module Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- describe journalistic ethics
- identify the limitations and challenges of 21st century media
Readings
Code of Ethics
- Journalists' Code of EthicsFrom the Society of Professional Journalists: "Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts with integrity."
Further Readings
- Cut This Story! Newspaper Articles Are Too Longby Michael Kinsley, from The Atlantic
- Poking Fun and Story-telling: How Satire Holds Media and Politicians to Accountby Tom Law, Ethical Journalism Network
- The Times and Iraqfrom The New York Times
- Times Reporter Who Resigned Leaves Long Trail of Deceptionfrom The New York Times
- What Effect Has the Internet Had on Journalism?by Aleks Krotoski, The Guardian
- When the Press Fails: Political Power and the News Media from Iraq to Katrinaby W. Lance Bennett, Regina G. Lawrence, and Steven Livingston. The University of Chicago Press, 2007
Code of Ethics
Does the Media Have a "Duty of Care"?
Example Assignments
- Find and download examples of political news and opinionated journalism on the topic of American politics. For example, compare the evening news program on a broadcast network with “The Daily Show,” “The O’Reilly Factor,” or “The Rachel Maddow Show” or an article in the New York Times in Vanity Fair. Be prepared to discuss.
- Essay: What are the ethical challenges faced by reporters and editors? How should they meet them?
- Essay: How can editors protect themselves from malfeasance of reporters in the high tech era?