Journalism Ethics - 9781933338804

Closely organized around the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics ù the news industry's widely accepted "gold standard" of journalism principles ù this updated edition uses real-life case studies to demonstrate how journalism students and professionals can identify and reason through ethical dilemmas. Stressing the cross-platform viability of basic ethical principles, this study features a wide selection of case studies penned by professional journalists ù including several new additions ù that offer examples of thoughtful, powerful and principled reporting. Cases where regrettable decisions have taught important lessons are also included, providing a new template for analyzing moral predicaments. Examining the similarities and differences between media law and media ethics, this Revised Edition Includes Case Studies On:

Accuracy and Fairness

Deception

Minimizing Harm

Diversity

Conflicts of Interest

Photojournalism

Privacy

Source Relationships

Accountability

Blogging by Reporters

Fred Brown is an adjunct instructor in communication ethics at the University of Denver and a principal in a Denver-based media training and consulting firm. He is a former national president of the Society of Professional Journalists and former chair of its ethics committee. He worked nearly 40 years as a reporter and editor at The Denver Post and still writes a Sunday editorial page column for the paper.