Journalism Law & Ethics

Journalists frequently face situations that test their integrity, that quality of processing an inner sense of knowing right from wrong and adhering to moral principles or professional standards

You have just found out that one of the teachers at Mayfield has committed a crime. You know the story is newsworthy, and you know the story is true because of a confidential, reliable source who told you the full story with details, dates, and evidence. Tell of how you make your decision to write this story and what steps you must take before it gets written.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights provides the right of free speech and a free press?

If Jessica would like to write a story about Johnny Manziel of the Cleveland Browns, from what website could she NOT take a photo because it violates copyright?

Jordan's role on the football team could present a conflict of interest when he needs to write an impartial story about the football team.

Photos, stories, and illustrations are protected by copyright.

Accuracy means ______________.

Your school records are not private, so a reporter could print your grades in the school newspaper without your permission.

What is the prevention, or attempted prevention, of printing or broadcasting materials that some people consider objectionable?

The primary job of editors and reporters is first to serve and inform the general public.

Fabrication and plagiarism are synonyms.