ETHICAL REPORTING

A short animation breaking down the various ways in which For Profit news organizations erode away ethical journalism practices. Click the WATCH NOW button below to check it out!

Click the READ NOW button below to read a summary of Bob Wardwood's, the renouned journalist who uncovered the Pentagon Papers, list of Ethical Standards. 

Journalists have a unique skill set in an era of fake news and echo chambers. Kelsey Samuels asks the question, “What if I’m wrong?” Click the READ NOW button to learn more. 

Read Chapter #6 - Ethical Decisions in Writing and Reporting. in your MediaWriting textbook - specifically pages 132 to 149 and focus on the importance of Professional Ethics. 

When Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Click the WATCH NOW to view the film. 

After completing the assignments outlined above, click the TAKE QUIZ button to answer some questions around Ethical Reporting.