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Spring 2010, Vol. 21, No.2


Threats to Ethical Journalism in the New Media Age

The question is whether journalistic truth means something different online than what it previously meant.

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Philip Meyer and Expansion of Voluntary Certification of U.S. Journalists

Philip Meyer and Expansion of Voluntary Certification of U.S. Journalists
Would it help the public distinguish between the hacks and the professionals? Or is certification a step towards a First Amendment violation?


A Proposed "TAO of Journalism Seal"

A Proposed
How a pledge to be transparent, accountable and open could remind all journalists of their professional responsibilities.



One Monk's Message: Establishing an Enlightened Ethic for the Media

One Monk's Message: Establishing an Enlightened Ethic for the Media
Thomas Merton's call for purification of the mass media may still be applicable today.


Frost/Nixon: Historical Accuracy and Press/Government Relations

Frost/Nixon: Historical Accuracy and Press/Government Relations
Is Frost/Nixon a true representation of the David Frost and Richard Nixon interviews?


A Dismissal of Truth, or Beyond the Palin:

The Meaning of Sarah Palin Joining the Fourth Estate
A Dismissal of Truth, or Beyond the Palin:
Examining a politician's entry into the Fourth Estate, the institution we charge with keeping an eye on government power.



Print Media and the Rabbit Hole:

Innovative Advertising and the Shrinking Credibility of the Press
Print Media and the Rabbit Hole:
You'd be as mad as a hatter to believe the printed word is beyond reproach.








The Advertising Cornucopia and Privacy

The Advertising Cornucopia and Privacy
Privacy- the right to be left alone- is sacrosanct in many societies, and unsolicited ads can cause a serious breach of privacy.



Reality Television: In Front of and Behind the Camera

Reality Television: In Front of and Behind the Camera
Would the early ethicists be tuning in to reality television?

Sucking Face at Dear Old State:

Controversy at a Campus Paper
Sucking Face at Dear Old State:
Examining the core contradiction between journalism's dual traditions of objectivity and advocacy.



RTDNA: Social Media and Blogging Guidelines

RTDNA: Social Media and Blogging Guidelines
As a journalist, you should uphold the same professional and ethical standards when using social media as you do on-air and on all digital news platforms.

Research Attention to the Credibility of Information Sources

Research Attention to the Credibility of  Information Sources
Various studies in different countries have reported different results about Internet credibility.



Ethicalia: A Compendium of Global Ethical Minutiae

Ethicalia: A Compendium of Global Ethical Minutiae
Manny Paraschos spans the globe for "Ethicalia," minutiae about the ethics of the media.




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