The ethics of Yearbook

What is said and done in Yearbook, stays in Yearbook. It does not leave the room.

• True

• False

When editing a photo, you are allowed to do the following. Check both that are correct.

• Edit it so the subject looks flawless

• Make minor, tasteful edits so as to not present the subject in a way that could be potentially embarassing

• Crop to eliminate unnecessary objects in the composition of the photo

Photos taken by the YB staff, advisor, or given with permission by anyone, can not:

• Be redistributed for any reason

• Be shared to anyone, under any circumstance

• Be shared on social media

• Are the property of the Yearbook and PHS

• All of the above

Why is confidentiality so important in Yearbook work?

• The staff take great pride in their work and eagerly look forward to "the big reveal" when yearbooks are distributed to their clients

• Yearbook staff will learn personal information about some students or staff that legally can not be shared outside of the classroom

• We share personal stories and do not want our own connections with yearbook work to become public

• All of the above

• We can be held accountable in the eyes of the law if we disclose information deemed confidential whether it be in photos or writing

What is the definition of libel?

• A verbal false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

• A published true statement that is a compliment to a person's reputation.

• A verbal false statement that tastes like a bologna sandwich.

• A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation;

What are the possible legal consequences for printing something libelous? Check all that apply.

• It's not a serious offense, so there won't be any consequences to worry about.

• You can be sued in civil court for defamation of character.

• You can go to jail.

• As a member of the Yearbook publication, you, as well as your Advisor can be sued in civil court for defamation of character.

What is the definition of slander?

• The action or crime of making a false written statement damaging to a person's reputation.

• The action or crime of making a true spoken statement not damaging to a person's reputation.

• The action of posting only pictures of your meals on Insta.

• The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

What are the possible legal consequences for making slanderous statements?

Check all that apply.

• You, as well as your Advisor can be sued in a civil suit.

• You can be sued in civil court.

• You could be sentenced to hard time in Monopoly jail.