The Ethical Journalist
Making Responsible Decisions in the Pursuit of News
Published on 21. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-4051-8394-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Ethical Journalist gives aspiring journalists the tools they need to make responsible professional decisions. * Provides a foundation in applied ethics in journalism* Examines the subject areas where ethical questions most frequently arise in modern practice* Incorporates the views of distinguished print, broadcast and online journalists, exploring such critical issues as race, sex, and the digitalization of news sources* Illustrated with 24 real-life case studies that demonstrate how to think in 'shades of gray' rather than 'black and white'* Includes questions for class discussion and guides for putting important ethical concepts to use in the real world* Accompanying website includes model course schedules, discussion guides, PowerPoint slides, sample quiz and exam questions and links to additional readings online: www.wiley.com/go/foreman
Reviews / Votes
"In a new book, written as a text for journalism students, former Philadelphia Inquirer managing editor Gene Foreman draws on half a century of journalism experience to chart a path through the thicket." (Green Bay Press-Gazette, November 2009) "The book provides a foundation in applied ethics in journalism, and examines the subject areas where ethical questions most frequently arise. Many other real-life episodes are cited in the book's narrative to illustrate how journalists have dealt with ethical challenges." (Penn State Live, August 2009)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
936 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-8394-9 (9781405183949)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
09/2011
1st Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
€38.99
Available for download
Person
Gene Foreman joined the Penn State faculty in 1998 after retiring from The Philadelphia Inquirer , where he managed newsroom operations for more than 25 years under various titles-managing editor, executive editor and deputy editor. He also was a vice president of the company. At Penn State, he was the Larry and Ellen Foster Professor from 1999 until his retirement from full-time teaching in December 2006. He taught courses in news editing, news media ethics and newspaper management. In 2003, Foreman received two awards for excellence in teaching in the College of Communications-the Deans' Award and the Alumni Society Award. As a visiting professor, he continues to direct the Foster Conference of Distinguished Writers, in which acclaimed journalists are brought to campus to discuss their experiences and techniques. He also is a guest lecturer in courses at Penn State and conducts seminars to help professionals improve their skills.
Content
Foreword: Journalism Genes xvii Preface xx Acknowledgments xxii Part I: A Foundation for Making Ethical Decisions 1 1 Why Ethics Matters in Journalism 3 2 Ethics: The Bedrock of a Society 16 3 The News Media's Role in Society 24 4 For Journalists, a Clash of Moral Duties 39 5 The Public and the Media: Love and Hate 56 6 Applying Four Classic Theories of Ethics 74 7 Using a Code of Ethics as a Decision Tool 83 8 Making Moral Decisions You Can Defend 105 Part II: Exploring Themes of Ethics Issues in Journalism 121 9 Stolen Words, Invented Facts ... Or Worse 123 10 Confl icts of Interest: Divided Loyalties 137 11 The Business of Producing Journalism 159 12 Getting the Story Right and Being Fair 183 13 Dealing With Sources of Information 208 14 Making News Decisions About Privacy 229 15 Making News Decisions About Taste 252 16 Deception, a Controversial Reporting Tool 268 17 Covering a Diverse, Multicultural Society 288 18 Ethics Issues Specific to Web Journalism 313 19 Ethics Issues Specific to Visual Journalism 336 20 Ethics in the Changing Media Environment 360 Conclusion: Some Thoughts to Take With You 378 Case Study Sources 381 Index 392