More Related Content Similar to Class12 ethics Similar to Class12 ethics (20) More from guestfcebc5 (20) Class12 ethics2. Exam #1 is Tuesday. No make-up exams unless you: a). inform me in advance, or b). have a dire emergency. 5. There is an exam primer on BlackBoard. It has names, major subjects and potential questions. 11. You need to develop a process for deciding how journalists should behave . Whether you are a journalist or a consumer of journalism. 21. Why did they do it? Was it just easier and more fun to make stuff up? 24. Does your duty to the profession of journalism align with you duty to self? What about duty to society? 25. In 50 years, will you look back and cringe when you think about what you did? (or didn’t do?) 29. Don’t pander to anyone. Your obligation is to the truth, not the people who help you out (unless you are talking about confidential sources). 35. Junkets = Evil Don’t sell your sell for a cruise. Don’t sacrifice your integrity for access to the stars. Remember: perception! 42. If PR people set up events, should journalists cover them? 44. Do you have a greater duty to your audience? Or do you stand by your principles? 45. The code of the Society of Professional Journalists: Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect .