List 5 of Jim Lehrer's 10 Rules of Journalism for Students

Define journalism ethics...

What are examples of ethical issues in school? (List at least 3)

What is the definition of an ethical dilemma using your own words.

Name the 4 examples of ethical dilemmas covered in class...

Provide two examples of an ethical dilemma involving "Truth vs Loyalty".

Provide two examples of an ethical dilemma involving "Individual vs Community".

Provide two examples of an ethical dilemma involving "Long term vs Short term".

Provide two examples of an ethical dilemma involving "Justice vs Mercy".

What Would You Do?

You are the editor of your school’s newspaper. In the following scenarios, you are asked to consider a situation. Make an ethical decision about which stories you will publish and what you won’t. Write yes or no and briefly defend your choice. When making your decision think about Jim’s 10 Rules and write down the number of the rule(s) that apply in the scenario.

A student at your school is highlighted on the local TV news. A reporter for the school newspaper uses information from the TV newscast without giving credit to the station. It turns out that several facts from the news report are wrong. Do you admit the mistake? Do you tell how you got the incorrect information?

What Would You Do?

You are the editor of your school’s newspaper. In the following scenarios, you are asked to consider a situation. Make an ethical decision about which stories you will publish and what you won’t. Write yes or no and briefly defend your choice. When making your decision think about Jim’s 10 Rules and write down the number of the rule(s) that apply in the scenario.

 Some students organized a protest against armed security guards being stationed at your school. The principal warned students that if they participate in the protest, they could face disciplinary action for not attending class and disrupting the learning environment. Your school newspaper covers the protest and publishes photos of the students protesting. Later, some students complain that the newspaper published photos of them without their permission, and they could face disciplinary action if the school uses the newspaper to identify them. Should you have published the photos? How do you respond to those students? Do you take the photos down?

(a)   means showing prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

(a)   means "belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc"

(a)   is an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.

(a)   is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.