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Being a Public Relations major, it is important for me to understand the ethics and core principles that journalists have because I may be working closely with them in my career. It is crucial to recognize ethical issues that are … Continue reading →

Situation Definition There have been many studies analyzing if being a minority in the newsroom affects their work practices. At Georgia State University, Marian Meyers and Lynne Gayle interviewed ten African American women who were TV and newspaper journalists to … Continue reading →

On Wednesday night, John Eligon lectured about his experiences as a colored national correspondent for The New York Times. One main ethical issue that caught my attention was the difference between how colored and white journalists are treated depending on … Continue reading →

Shattered Glass, the 2003 film written by Billy Ray, is a prime example of how journalists can fall into the trap of unethical and fraudulent reporting. This movie is a true story about Stephen Glass who was a journalist at … Continue reading →

I believe in never giving up on yourself. During high school, I faced a challenge that made me want to quit doing what I love the most. But during the winter of my junior year of high school, I realized … Continue reading →