Ethics for Journalists
3rd Edition
Published on 30. December 2022
Book
Hardback
260 pages
978-1-138-58354-2 (ISBN)
Description
Ethics for Journalists critically explores many of the dilemmas that journalists face in their work and supports journalists in good ethical decision-making. From building trust, to combatting disinformation, to minimizing harm to vulnerable people through responsible suicide reporting, this book provides substantial analysis of key contemporary ethical debates and offers guidance on how to address them.
Revised and updated throughout, this third edition covers:
the influence of press freedom and misinformation on trust
the novel ethical challenges presented by social media
the need for diversity of sources and in the newsroom, specifically relating to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability
issues around vulnerable people-reporting traumatic events, bereaved people, suicide and privacy
health journalism and reporting a pandemic; and
the impact of regulation on professional standards
Taking an accessible and engaging approach, including expert reflections on personal and professional experience, Ethics for Journalists provides a wealth of insight for those in journalism, from students and trainees to specialist correspondents and experienced editors.
Revised and updated throughout, this third edition covers:
the influence of press freedom and misinformation on trust
the novel ethical challenges presented by social media
the need for diversity of sources and in the newsroom, specifically relating to gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability
issues around vulnerable people-reporting traumatic events, bereaved people, suicide and privacy
health journalism and reporting a pandemic; and
the impact of regulation on professional standards
Taking an accessible and engaging approach, including expert reflections on personal and professional experience, Ethics for Journalists provides a wealth of insight for those in journalism, from students and trainees to specialist correspondents and experienced editors.
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Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Undergraduate
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild
1 Halftones, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
578 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-58354-2 (9781138583542)
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Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics for Journalists
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Ethics for Journalists
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Person
Sallyanne Duncan was a senior lecturer in journalism/journalism ethics at the University of Strathclyde, and a former regional newspaper journalist.
Content
Introduction: Core principles of ethical journalism
Sallyanne Duncan
Trust, information disorder and freedom of expression: Influences on ethical journalism
Sallyanne Duncan
Regulating the mainstream media: Who guards the guardians?
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in Action: Aidan White, founder of the Ethical Journalism Network
Journalists and social media: Entering an 'ethical vacuum'
Frances Yeoman
Ethics in action: Jim Waterson, media editor of The Guardian
Sources: The lifeblood of journalism
Jackie Newton
Ethics in action: Gerard Ryle, director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Privacy and intrusion: Navigating the muddy waters of conflicting rights
Sallyanne Duncan, with additional research by Anna Bryan
Ethics in action: Joshua King, head of digital engagement and development at the Scotsman
Covering death and trauma: Focus on compassion and respect
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Jo Healey, journalist, author and founder of Trauma Reporting training
Reporting suicide responsibly: A force for good
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Gordon Allan, who was bereaved by suicide
Diversity in the news: Seeking fair representation and inclusivity
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Barnie Choudhury, editor-at-large of Eastern Eye
The ethics of health journalism: Reporting a pandemic
Petya Eckler and Ozan B. Mantar
Ethics in action: Helen McArdle, health correspondent at The Herald
Battling for news: Reporting war and conflict
Richard Lance Keeble
Ethics in action: Lara Pawson, former BBC World Service correspondent
Sallyanne Duncan
Trust, information disorder and freedom of expression: Influences on ethical journalism
Sallyanne Duncan
Regulating the mainstream media: Who guards the guardians?
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in Action: Aidan White, founder of the Ethical Journalism Network
Journalists and social media: Entering an 'ethical vacuum'
Frances Yeoman
Ethics in action: Jim Waterson, media editor of The Guardian
Sources: The lifeblood of journalism
Jackie Newton
Ethics in action: Gerard Ryle, director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Privacy and intrusion: Navigating the muddy waters of conflicting rights
Sallyanne Duncan, with additional research by Anna Bryan
Ethics in action: Joshua King, head of digital engagement and development at the Scotsman
Covering death and trauma: Focus on compassion and respect
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Jo Healey, journalist, author and founder of Trauma Reporting training
Reporting suicide responsibly: A force for good
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Gordon Allan, who was bereaved by suicide
Diversity in the news: Seeking fair representation and inclusivity
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Barnie Choudhury, editor-at-large of Eastern Eye
The ethics of health journalism: Reporting a pandemic
Petya Eckler and Ozan B. Mantar
Ethics in action: Helen McArdle, health correspondent at The Herald
Battling for news: Reporting war and conflict
Richard Lance Keeble
Ethics in action: Lara Pawson, former BBC World Service correspondent