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The Value of Journalism. James Fallows Journalists Code of Ethics. Back of Entry. Draw a “good” journalist with labels Draw a “bad” journalist with labels With which of these perceptions do you most agree?. BW – Journal 9/18/09. Take out Fallows article. Write in Journal:
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The Value of Journalism James Fallows Journalists Code of Ethics
Back of Entry • Draw a “good” journalist with labels • Draw a “bad” journalist with labels • With which of these perceptions do you most agree?
BW – Journal 9/18/09 • Take out Fallows article. • Write in Journal: • What Qualifies as news? • Journalists are heartless, self-serving people. Argue for or against the statement • List e.gs. Of news • See responses & activity
Today 9/21 • BW: What would happen if there were no news coverage or it were “less free?” What countries have little or no news freedom? • What qualifies as news? • What did you find from your research? • Discussion • Ethics
9/23 • BW: 1. In journal: Define ethics in the workplace (in general). Give specific egs. 2. Review Fallow’s 2 articles, think about how your definition relates to Fallows. Today • Fallows • “The Fray”
Discussion • What is Fallow’s controlling metaphor? • Is it effective? Why? Do you agree? • According to Fallows what “good” do journalists do for people? • Problems? • Ultimate Redemption? • Ethics in Journalism: • Blog: “Omissions” -David • Blog: “We feed the ‘monster’” Mel • Are there exceptions (Tipping Point—perception is reality)? • What do you think?
Exit Questions • Give two “rules” for journalists, justify.
Ethics • Purpose of Journalism • Effective Journalism
Ethics in J • Accurate • Quotes • Quality of work • Organized • Chk facts • Objective • Balanced approach • Show more than tell
Purpose of J • Voice of the people • Expose “Wrongs” • Deliver facts clearly accurately