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Jay Rosen’s “Ethic of the Link”

 There’ so much to debate when it comes to journalism ethics on the web. One good starting point might be understanding “the Ethick of the Link.” With media organizations struggling to decide whether to charge for their content and journalists repurposing much of their work online, understanding links becomes imperative. Check out this brief video of Jay [...]

Ethics in classrooms and beyond

  Is it naïve to think, even argue, that ethics training and learning about personal values is important to all students?  If so, then I’m naive.
  I believe ethics training can influence and help aspiring journalists do their jobs with character and with consideration for their audiences and sources. I contend that an understanding of ethical [...]

Bloggers and transparency?

  Bloggers continue to make news and raise eyebrows in this historic political season. Blog issues persist, grow and continue to jab at the press and the public alike.  Among the issues: Are bloggers journalists with First Amendment rights? If bloggers write about politics are they afforded the expanded legal benefits covered by political speech? [...]