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J1100 Exam 3
Journalism Ethics
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Journalism
Undergraduate 1
05/06/2009

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Role Related Responsibilities
Definition
Special duties one has because of one's voluntary profession or personal choices
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SPJ Code Of Ethics
Definition
Seek truth and report it.Minimize harm.act independently.Be accountable
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PRSA Code Of Ethics; Professional Values
Definition
Advocacy, Honesty , Expertise, Independence, Loyalty, Fairness
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PRSA Code Of Ethics
Definition
Free flow of information
competition
disclosure of information
safeguarding confidences
conflicts of interest
enhance the profession
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AAF Code Of Ethics
Definition
Truth
Substantiation
Comparisons
Bait Advertising
Guarantees and warranties
Price Claims
Testimonials
Taste and Decency
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Golden Rule of Journalism
Definition
Do your job and dont cause unjustified harm
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Ethics are NOT. . .
Definition
Feelings
Religion
The law
Culturally accepted norms
Science
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Why are ethics voluntary. . .and why does it matter?
Definition
No regulation, it's up to our own personal character as journalists to guide us. Matters because journalism can cause harm to people and businesses.
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Case Study Myths
Definition
Every opinion is valid
Since we cant agree on an answer, there is no right answer
It doesn't matter what you come up with, people just act out of self interest anyway
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What is the goal of ethical reasoning?
Definition
Justification
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Three KEYS to ethical decision making?
Definition
Reflection
Justification
Consistency
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Seven Steps For Moral Decision Making; #1
Definition
What is the ethical issue of the problem?
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Seven Steps; #2
Definition
What are the facts that bear on the ethical decision to be made?
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Seven Steps; #3
Definition
List the people affected by your decision and how it affects them.
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Seven Steps; #4
Definition
Think about alternate course of action;
-Best and worst case scenarios
-Who will be harmed and how
-Do important ideals conflict?
-Rules and principles
1. Dont publish
2. Change and publish
3. Publish
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Seven Steps; #5
Definition
What do the ethical guidelines tell you?
-consequences
-integrity
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Seven Steps; #6
Definition
Determine a course of action
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Seven Steps; #7
Definition
Defend your decision
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Utilitarianism
Definition
Ethical action is the one that provides the most good or does the least harm
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Rights Approach
Definition
The one that best protects the moral rights of those affected. Humans can choose freely
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Fairness/Justice Approach
Definition
Ethical decisions treat all human beings equally
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The Common Good Approach
Definition
Suggests that the interlocking relationships of society are the basis of ethical reasoning.
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