Monthly Archives: September 2018

Two big ethical issues that send me a message are academic dishonesty and more recently, fake news.  Fake news has had my attention for the past few years because of the implications it brings. Since the election, many people can … Continue reading →

Situation Definition Journalists play a large role in society. They are the first people to report on breaking news, they are responsible for in-depth reporting to bring truth to light, and they are supposed to be somebody that the public … Continue reading →

Part 1: Situation Definition Ethics are based on an individual’s moral compass. For Stephen Glass, the idea of becoming a well-known journalist was more important than being honest in his work. Shattered Glass tells his story and shows viewers how … Continue reading →

In the movie “Shattered Glass” the main character, Stephen Glass, is first presented as timid and shy but also has strong passion for journalism. As he works for a magazine, The New Republic, his stories entertain his coworkers, editors and … Continue reading →

Situation Definition Journalism is a job filled with dedication and passion, and does not cease once you leave the office. It is a job that’s made for someone who does not stop until they find the perfect story or the … Continue reading →

Two main issues in this movie related to journalistic ethics were completely fabricating stories and also manufacturing fake sources to back up the fabricated stories being presented as fact. These two issues are extremely harmful to not only the newspaper … Continue reading →

Situation Definition In the movie Shattered Glass, by Billy ray, a story is told about how Stephen Glass fabricated 27 out of the 41 articles he wrote for the New Republic. The story of Stephen Glass has a multitude of … Continue reading →

The story of Stephen Glass has a plethora of ethical issues. The main two are the issues of deceiving your peers, and deceiving your audience. Ethics in journalism are necessary because journalists are expected to deliver valid information and Glass … Continue reading →

In the movie, Shattered Glass, viewers were swooped in by Glass’s amicable presence and intriguing stories. They were then derailed after realizing the amount of fabrication Glass put into his pieces. One ethical issue was that Glass fabricated many of … Continue reading →

Blog 2 – “Shattered Glass” – by Laura Pryor Situation Definition Being a journalist can be one of the most rewarding jobs; covering intense stories, meeting new people, and telling the world about important issues. The most prominent aspect of … Continue reading →

I have heard most of the common sayings that are there to somewhat guide you through your early life. These included sayings like “treat others the way you want to be treated”, “what goes around comes around”, or “respect your … Continue reading →

    I believe creativity can reflect one’s own ability and skills. It is easy to adapt other’s ideas. Nevertheless, it is hard for people to insist their own opinions and create works independently. When I was young, my mother … Continue reading →

I believe in the importance of sticking to what you are interested in, and achieving your goals while pursuing your interests. People often say that you can do anything you put your mind to. Under most circumstances, this is actually … Continue reading →

I have always believed that there is no one you need to impress besides yourself. I always felt like I was given the short end of the stick. I had a hard time in high school, being bullied for how … Continue reading →