Ethical Journalist - Making Responsible Decisions in the Digital Age

This new edition of a well-regarded, student-friendly textbook for journalism ethics has been extensively revised and updated to meet the needs of the 21st century journalist working in the digital age.* Educates aspiring journalists on ethical decision-making, with coverage of key applied issues such as the principles of fairness and accuracy, the duty of verification, the role of social media, the problems of plagiarism, fabrication, and conflicts of interest, business issues that affect journalism ethics, and questions relating to source relationships, privacy, and deception in reporting* Includes extensive revisions to the majority of chapters, as well as six new "Point of View" essays, eight new case studies, and a full glossary* Brings together the authoritative, engaging voice of a veteran journalist, the viewpoints of distinguished scholars and print, broadcast, and digital practitioners, and insights from complex, real-world case studies* Supplemented by an annually updated companion website with resources for teachers and students, including: links to current articles discussing the subjects covered in each of the book's chapters, and a teachers' guide that offers sample syllabi, discussion guides, PowerPoint slides, sample quiz and exam questions, and links to audiovisual material

Table des matières

Foreword: Journalism Genes xviiPreface xixAcknowledgments xxiPart I: A Foundation for Making Ethical Decisions 11 Why Ethics Matters in Journalism 32 Ethics, the Bedrock of a Society 153 The News Media's Role in Society 234 For Journalists, a Clash of Moral Duties 395 The Public and the Media: Love and Hate 586 Applying Four Classic Theories of Ethics 787 Using a Code of Ethics as a Decision Tool 898 Making Moral Decisions You Can Defend 116Part II: Exploring Themes of Ethics Issues in Journalism 1319 Stolen Words, Invented Facts ... or Worse 13310 Conflicts of Interest: Appearances Count 15111 The Business of Producing Journalism 17412 Getting the Story Right and Being Fair 19413 Dealing with Sources of Information 22314 Making News Decisions about Privacy 24115 Making News Decisions about Taste 26816 Deception, a Controversial Reporting Tool 28417 Covering a Diverse, Multicultural Society 30618 Ethics Issues Specific to Digital Journalism 32919 Ethics Issues Specific to Visual Journalism 34920 Some Thoughts to Take with You 374Glossary 377Index 382

A propos de l'auteur

Gene Foreman spent more than half a century in journalism - 41 years as a reporter and editor and nine years as a teacher in the College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University, USA. He climaxed his newsroom career with 25 years as managing editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, a period in which Inquirer staff members won 18 Pulitzer Prizes. Retiring in 1998, he joined the Penn State faculty. As the inaugural Larry and Ellen Foster Professor, he taught courses in journalism ethics and news editing. Since retiring from full-time teaching in 2006, he has continued as a visiting professor at Penn State. He coaches writing students and directs the Foster-Foreman Conference of Distinguished Writers, which has attracted more than 40 Pulitzer winners. In 2003, Foreman received two awards for excellence in teaching in the College of Communications, the Deans' Award and the Alumni Society Award. In 2013, the Alumni Society gave him its first Douglas A. Anderson Contributor Award in recognition of his work on behalf of the College and its students. In retirement, Foreman has also served distinguished visiting professorships at the University of Arkansas and Washington and Lee University. He was president of the Associated Press Managing Editors in 1990 and board member of the American Society of Newspaper Editors in 1992-95.

Résumé

This new edition of a well-regarded, student-friendly textbook for journalism ethics has been extensively revised and updated to meet the needs of the 21 st century journalist working in the digital age.

Commentaire

"Gene Foreman seamlessly mixes theory, applied rules and powerful case studies in ways that are both relevant and easily understandable. And the new edition smartly incorporates ethical dilemmas facing journalists in the digital age."Christopher Callahan, Dean and Professor, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University"Gene Foreman is a revered American editor who has long been a standard-bearer for ethics in journalism. In this book he uses both practical and philosophical approaches to relate time-tested core values to the digital age. I can't think of anyone better suited to help contemporary journalists and students of the profession set their compasses as they navigate a torrent of change."Diane McFarlin, Dean, College of Journalism and Communications, University of FloridaPraise for the first edition"The Ethical Journalist is a powerful and accessible teaching tool forboth teacher and student. Beyond its practical application in theclassroom, the fundamental value of the case studies and website is thecritical conversations it will generate to influence an entire career."Arlene Morgan, Assistant Dean for External Affairs,Temple University School of Media and Communication"The book is superb - the definitive work on journalism ethics and practices. It should be a basic text in every school of journalism."Gene Roberts, former executive editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, former managing editor of The New York Times, former professor, University of Maryland"Gene Foreman practiced and championed high ethical standards in newsrooms for decades. He's now written a clear, compelling text on journalism ethics. It's practical, principled and powerful."Robert M. Steele, Director of The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, DePauw University"At a time when the Internet has turned journalism inside out and blown up long-held traditions, the need for media ethics is even more critical. This is the book to help guide students and the rest of us through the revolution."Alicia C. Shepard, former NPR Ombudsman

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Foreman, Gene Foreman
• Edition: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 03.07.2015
• EAN: 9781119031734
• ISBN: 978-1-119-03173-4
• Pages: 424
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Philosophie > Général, dictionnaires; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Médias, communication > Journalisme; Medienrecht, Journalismus, Journalism, Communication & Media Studies, Kommunikation u. Medienforschung, Medienrecht, Medienethik, Media Law & Ethics, Massenmedien u. Gesellschaft, Mass Media & Society