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Blog #5: Reflections on the Semester

An extremely important ethical lesson is Kant’s Categorical Imperative states that one should only act in a way that that action could become a universal law that everyone who comes after them could follow. This is a very interesting way … Continue reading

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Diversity is a Necessity in the Newsroom

Situation Definition Diversity within the newsroom is extremely important, so that all perspectives can be reported. Because our country is so diverse, it is important that the reporters who give us our news are also diverse, so that we are … Continue reading

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Reporting on Race Relations as a Black Journalist

Situation Definition John Eligon, a national correspondent for the New York Times, spoke about his experience as a black journalist affects the way he reports and how the people that he reports on react differently to his questions than they … Continue reading

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Blog #2 – The Ethics of Shattered Glass by Shannon Kavanagh

Stephen Glass, a journalist for The New Republic, fabricated many stories by making up quotes, characters and other small details. Another ethical problem he faced was whether or not to tell his editor and colleagues that he fabricated these stories. … Continue reading

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Blog 1 – This I Believe … Be The Change by Shannon Kavanagh

Be the change you wish to see in the world. This is something that really resonates with me because change starts with us. If we want to change something, we must work toward that change, by being that change. This … Continue reading

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