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Throughout this course, I have learned very much about ethics in journalism and specific rules via lecture notes, research and case studies. Some lessons I learned during this class that stood out to me were the importance of words when … Continue reading →

Plagiarism Always Gets You Busted   Situation definition– This blog is about a journalist from the Daily Beast, Lizzie Crocker, and how she plagiarized her work and what her actions lead to . Lizzie Crocker lifted large portions of her … Continue reading →

Headline: Right to Privacy in Journalism   Situation definition: When I heard Ms. Houser’s speech about rape speech and the different ways journalists deal with rape, I was very shocked and intrigued. I questioned why journalists would not be extremely … Continue reading →

Lexington Trotta Dr. Zhong COMM 409 2/14/18   Shattered Glass Blog Part I: Situation Definition In journalism, it is very important to tell the truth and to be transparent. A journalist should have a set of moral principles that guide … Continue reading →

The word “family” evokes many different emotions for different people. For some, family means a safe environment after a long day. For others, it can mean threats and danger. Families can be strong and secure, or they can be broken. … Continue reading →