Monthly Archives: September 2019

Situation Definition Billy Ray’s Shattered Glass tells the powerful story of Stephen Glass, one of the most sought after journalists of his time. Journalism is about more than storytelling. It’s about telling stories that provide people with the information that … Continue reading →

Situation Definition: The movie “Shattered Glass” follows the rise and fall of young journalist Stephen Glass’s career as he fakes his way through his job at the New Republic, a previously highly respected publication. Glass was able to spin elaborate … Continue reading →

Situation Definition Stephen Glass thought that it was better to fabricate a story for the fantastical grip of an engaging narrative than to take a creative approach to real life, no matter how mundane it may be. On top of … Continue reading →

Situation Definition Shattered Glass is a film based on a true story, that follows the career of former journalist, Stephen Glass. He was the youngest reporter for The New Republic in Washington, D.C. In the film, Glass behaves unethically as … Continue reading →

Intro:    One of the most major, if not the most major, story of journalistic deception is that of Stephen Glass. In 1995, he was hired at a magazine called The New Republic. He was a star reporter there, bringing … Continue reading →

Situation Definition Stephen Glass, a former reporter at The New Republic, was well-known for his elaborate and alluring stories. His coworkers and superiors were in awe of him; such a young reporter with such great skills. Or so they thought.  … Continue reading →

Part 1: Situation Definition Stephen Glass created fake stories using fake sources, and this is obviously the most unethical thing one can do as a journalist, as our job is to simply tell the truth. He not only fabricated sources, … Continue reading →

Situation Definition The movie “Shattered Glass” made me more aware of the ethical responsibility journalists are held to and how much of an impact a journalist can actually have based on their work. Being an ethical journalist is not a … Continue reading →

Situation Definition The practice of deception in journalism is a morally grey area. Journalists can go undercover and take on a fake identity in pursuit of a story. Reporters can secretly film individuals without the individual’s consent. These types of … Continue reading →

Situation Definition The 2003 hit movie, “Shattered Glass,” was the story of a young man named Stephen Glass who may have taken his journalism expertise for granted. An employee and writer for The New Republic magazine, Glass had fabricated information … Continue reading →