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May 2007 - Posts

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:17 AM

Is it unethical when journalists don't do their jobs well?

The query from the University of Montana journalism graduate student caught me off guard. “My basic thesis is that over-reporting on select incidents leaves less room for reporting on vital issues,” she wrote. She defined an incident as the Virginia
posted by NerissaYoung | 3 Comments
Friday, May 18, 2007 4:02 AM

Respecting limits

Every time pack journalists cover mass misfortune, there's a danger of stomping on the privacy and grief of victims and their families. The SPJ Code of Ethics reminds journalists to think about the other side - i.e., "Recognize that gathering and reporting
posted by AndySchotz | 0 Comments
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:20 AM

Overly friendly turf

In New York, reporters who cover horse racing have had a small but cozy side gig with the New York Racing Association - which these same writers were covering. The association's bankruptcy filings show that it was paying $50 appearance fees to the writers
posted by AndySchotz | 0 Comments
Friday, May 11, 2007 3:32 PM

Arm's length?

What line would you draw for interacting with someone you regularly cover? Would you have coffee together? Share news about your families? Send a condolence card after a funeral? Laugh together at a dirty joke? At least two members of the White House
posted by AndySchotz | 1 Comments
Thursday, May 03, 2007 5:11 AM

Separate Ethics for an Editor?

              Are ethics different for editors and for reporters? What about ethics for an editor who covers events and issues and then writes editorials about said events and issues? 
posted by HughDavis | 0 Comments
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 11:38 AM

Photoshop Magic and Ethics

Ah, it’s so easy. Couple of minutes with photoshop and wham! You can make a picture say anything. You can slim Katie Couric, put Oprah’s head on Ann-Margret’s body, move the pyramids, give a O.J. a little five o’clock shadow. Magic! Allan Detrich,
posted by JerryDunklee | 2 Comments