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Blog 4 – Reflections on this course by Caroline Pendergast

Throughout this course, I have learned many ethical messages and lessons that I will carry with me at the conclusion of Comm 409. An ethical lesson that stood out to me, is “Rule Based Thinking”. As journalists we have an … Continue reading

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Blog 3- Ethical Lessons from Foster-Foreman Lecture… by Caroline Pendergast

Situation Definition Julie K. Brown an investigative reporter brought to light multiple ethical messages in her lecture. Brown studied and essentially exposed the case of Jeffrey Epstein avoiding fereral charges related to sex trafficking charges. An ethical message that stood … Continue reading

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Blog 2 – “Shattered Glass” by Caroline Pendergast

In the movie Shattered Glass Stephen Glass’s success at the The New Republic comes crashing down when the high pressure environment of being a journalist begins to take a toll on his ability to perform truthfully. Glass fabricates 27 of … Continue reading

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Blog 1 – This I believe…by Caroline Pendergast

I was less than a year old when I was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease. I had broken my femur, my arm and suffered a skull fracture all before the age of three.  This … Continue reading

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