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Blog 5: Reflection on this course…By Ilana Deming

Section 1: two ethical lessons Throughout this semester we have discussed many ethical lessons. One that has stuck out to my from the beginning was verifying sources and information. We saw many cases throughout the semester that had to do … Continue reading

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Blog 4: Diversity in the media.. By: Ilana Deming

Part 1: situation definition Diversity is defined as the state of being different and including variety, “including representative from more than one social, cultural, or economic group, especially members of ethnic or religious minority groups” (Merriam-Webster’s 1999). Being diverse is … Continue reading

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Blog 3: The Value of life and mental health in the news room…By: Ilana Deming

Part 1: situation definition: One main ethical issue discussed by Doug Blackmon was about the importance in valuing human life. He talked about how no matter how unimportant, failed, misguided or brilliant someone defines their own life every life is … Continue reading

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Blog 2- “Shattered Glass” by Ilana Deming

Part 1. Situation definition: The movie “Shattered Glass” tells the story of a young writer in Washington D.C. named Stephen Glass. Glass worked for “The New Republic”, a powerful magazine company known for their influence on political leaders. Glass gained … Continue reading

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Blog 1 – This I Believe… by Ilana Deming

I believe in the power of telling the truth. Telling the truth is something that we are taught to do at a very young age. It’s the difference between right and wrong. But how can something so simple, and so … Continue reading

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