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Reporting Ethics
Reporting Ethics
Title
Ethical Theories
Golden mean:
when there are extreme positions in a situation,
one seeks a middle ground. The proper thing
to do is to tell what is appropriate in the
situation.
Ethical Theories
Categorical Imperative
people should behave onl as the wish
everone else to behave. !ne is dut bound
to do what is right in ever instance. !ne must
alwas tell the truth. The use o" deception to
obtain a stor is "orbidden.
Ethical Theories
#tilitarianism
$udge what is right b asking what will give the
greatest good to the greatest number o"
people.
To determine what is ethical behavior in an
situation, we must balance right and wrong
and act in a wa that results in more good than
evil.
Ethical Theories
Golden Rule
Treat others "airl.
Ethical %ilemas
Balance a criminal suspect&s fair trial rights with the public&s right to
be informed.
3ct Independentl
'ct (ndependently
Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than
the publics right to know.
Journalists should:
"efuse gifts$ favors$ fees$ free travel and special treatment$ and shun
secondary employment$ political involvement$ public office and
service in community organizations if they compromise journalistic
integrity.
3ct Independentl
*larify and explain news coverage and invite dialogue with the public
over journalistic conduct.