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Final Blog Zachary Green

One important ethical lesson I learned in C409 is that a reporter must never deceive his or her editors. Even if the reporter engages in deception with the sourceĀ of the story or the audience, an editor must always be aware … Continue reading

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Adam Schefter and HIPAA- by Zack Green

On July 8, 2015, Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted a photo of a medical document revealing that Jason Pierre-Paul, a professional football player for the New York Giants, had his right index finger amputated after a fireworks accident. The photo … Continue reading

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Blog 3: Ethics of Anonymous Sources by Zack Green

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carol Leonnig spoke at Schwab Auditorium as part of the Foster-Foreman Conference on Wednesday night. She addressed two key ethical issues she encountered as part of her reporting: whether to protect anonymous sources, and whether to trust … Continue reading

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Blog 2- “Shattered Glass” by Zack Green

Stephen Glass combined two serious issues of ethical misconduct during his time at the New Republic. As depicted in the film “Shattered Glass,” heĀ invented people and events to lie to his readers, and when questioned about it, he lied to … Continue reading

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This I Believe by Zack Green

I believe in perseverance. When I saw a Cub Scout video in first grade, I knew right away that I wanted to join. I liked my first few years with the organization; even after I switched to a different troop, … Continue reading

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