Monthly Archives: April 2015

The first ethical lesson I learned from this class was how to understand when to run and not run certain photos that depict graphic things. This is something that doesn’t happen every day, but when it happens, it is important … Continue reading →

1: I’d say the ethical lesson that resonated with me the most was Bu Zhong’s lectures on a journalist’s integrity in the public spheres as well as private spheres. Obviously in the public sphere, a journalist’s writing speaks volumes about … Continue reading →

Ethical lessons learned The two important lessons I learned from comm 409 are: 1. the relationship between reporters and subjects and 2. the importance of a blog for journalists. I used to think that in order to get stories from … Continue reading →

Some of the important ethical lessons that I learned in class were about were plagiarism, fabrication, and using deception for under-cover reporting. Plagiarism is taking credit for distinctive phrasing someone else has created. Fabrication is making things up and passing … Continue reading →

Throughout this course, I’ve not only learned a lot about news and media ethics, but I’ve had the opportunity to look at case studies and gain in-depth, broader knowledge of these different ethics. While my group focused on conflicts of … Continue reading →

Part one: Throughout COMM 409, we discussed ethical dilemmas in cases we have seen in the news recently, like the Brian Williams situation and the Rolling Stone Rape on Campus disaster. Although both of those cases seem like rare lapses … Continue reading →

As an aspiring journalist, I think this course was extremely beneficial. It began triggering thoughts in my head about just how much journalists really do have to think about when producing news content. Whether it’s online, in print or broadcasted … Continue reading →

The most important thing I have learned in this class from the lectures is don’t plagiarize and fabricate stories. The most important thing in journalism is your integrity and if people feel like you can’t be trusted then your name … Continue reading →

Throughout the span of this course I have learned plenty in regards to journalism ethics and morals. For example, I learned the most important rule in journalism was to tell the truth first and foremost. Secondly, it is the journalist’s … Continue reading →

One of the lectures that interested me most was diversity in news reporting. Stereotyping is prevalent in today’s society. Often times we prejudge people because of the color of the skin, the way they speak, and/or the way they present … Continue reading →

Course Reflection                 This course has taught me many important lessons in the field of journalism ethics. The course answered questions that I have always encountered and will continue to encounter. I now know what is right and what is … Continue reading →

The most important ethical lesson that I learned in this class was the balance between the victim’s right to privacy vs. the public’s right to know. Since I am not a journalism major this is not an ethical dilemma that … Continue reading →

This course has been extremely formative in helping make ethical decisions. Through the various readings, case studies, and presentations a student in this class was able to see all sides of the spectrum in journalism ethics. I have learned a … Continue reading →

Course Reflection During my time in News Media Ethics, I have learned and taken a vast amount of ethical lessons that has helped advance my knowledge. Since this was one of my first classes emphasizing on media ethics and issues, … Continue reading →