1. Ethics in Journalism

2. How stories are selected for the news
Timeliness
Proximity
Exceptional Quality
Possible Future Impact
Prominence
Number of people involved
Consequence
Human Interest
Pathos
Conflict
Shock Value
Titillation Component

3. “if it bleeds, it leads!”

4. Ethics What are Ethics? Ethical Guidelines for Journalists
The SPJ Code of Ethics is voluntarily embraced by thousands of journalists, regardless of place or platform, and is widely used in newsrooms and classrooms as a guide for ethical behavior. The code is intended not as a set of "rules" but as a resource for ethical decision-making. It is not — nor can it be under the First Amendment — legally enforceable.
Ethical Guidelines for Journalists

5. Legal Implications?
Libel
Injury
Fault
Slander
Obscenity

6. Each of you will be given a Ethics case study.
Each of you will be given a Ethics case study.
Follow the link on the website and click on the question to read the entire article.
Provide a written response to the question and be prepared to share your case study and response with the class
Give a brief summary of the case
What are the ethics in question
What are your opinions