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The Value of Journalism

Explore the significance of journalism, ethical considerations, and effective practices. Discuss news qualifications, ethical dilemmas, and the impact of journalism on society. Dive into journalistic codes, characteristics of effective journalists, and insights from James Fallows' articles.

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The Value of Journalism

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  1. The Value of Journalism James Fallows Journalists Code of Ethics

  2. Back of Entry • Draw a “good” journalist with labels • Draw a “bad” journalist with labels • With which of these perceptions do you most agree?

  3. BW – Journal 9/18/09 • Take out Fallows article. • Write in Journal: • What Qualifies as news? • Journalists are heartless, self-serving people. Argue for or against the statement • List e.gs. Of news • See responses & activity

  4. Today 9/21 • BW: What would happen if there were no news coverage or it were “less free?” What countries have little or no news freedom? • What qualifies as news? • What did you find from your research? • Discussion • Ethics

  5. 9/23 • BW: 1. In journal: Define ethics in the workplace (in general). Give specific egs. 2. Review Fallow’s 2 articles, think about how your definition relates to Fallows. Today • Fallows • “The Fray”

  6. Discussion • What is Fallow’s controlling metaphor? • Is it effective? Why? Do you agree? • According to Fallows what “good” do journalists do for people? • Problems? • Ultimate Redemption? • Ethics in Journalism: • Blog: “Omissions” -David • Blog: “We feed the ‘monster’” Mel • Are there exceptions (Tipping Point—perception is reality)? • What do you think?

  7. Code of Standards for Journalists

  8. Characteristics of Effective Journalists

  9. Exit Questions • Give two “rules” for journalists, justify.

  10. Ethics • Purpose of Journalism • Effective Journalism

  11. Ethics in J • Accurate • Quotes • Quality of work • Organized • Chk facts • Objective • Balanced approach • Show more than tell

  12. Purpose of J • Voice of the people • Expose “Wrongs” • Deliver facts clearly accurately

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