3/02/19: Freelance Journalism Workshop
3/08/19: SPJ Region 4 Conference: Cleveland
3/09/19: SPJ Region 3 Conference: Trauma & Stress while working in journalism
3/15/19: Deadline: SPJ Chapter Grant Applications
3/18/19: Nomination Deadline: Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
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March 18, 2019: Nomination Deadline: Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
March 18, 2019: Nomination Deadline: SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award
March 18, 2019: Nomination Deadline: Historic Sites in Journalism Award
March 18, 2019: Nomination Deadline: SPJ Sunshine Award
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For journalism instructors and others interested in presenting ethical dilemmas for debate and discussion, SPJ has a useful resource. We've been collecting a number of case studies for use in workshops. The Ethics AdviceLine operated by the Chicago Headline Club and Loyola University also has provided a number of examples. There seems to be no shortage of ethical issues in journalism these days. Please feel free to use these examples in your classes, speeches, columns, workshops or other modes of communication.
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Using the Holocaust Metaphor
Aaargh! Pirates! (and the Press)
Reigning on the Parade
Controversy over a Concert
Deep Throat, and His Motive
When Sources Wont Talk
A Suspect Confession
Whos the Predator?
The Medias Foul Ball
Publishing Drunk Drivers Photos
Naming Victims of Sex Crimes
A Self-Serving Leak
The Times and Jayson Blair
Cooperating with the Government
Offensive Images
The Sting
A Media-Savvy Killer
A Congressmans Past
Crafting a Policy
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