Journalism ethics : a casebook of professional conduct for news media
(Book)

Rev. ed. of : Doing ethics in journalism / Jay Black, Bob Steele, Ralph Barney, 3rd ed. c1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Closely organized around the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics - the news industry's widely accepted "gold standard" of journalism principles - 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 - including several new additions au 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 --

Conflicts of Interest --

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. --Book Jacket.