Subject Guides
Journalism Ethics
This list includes books, videos and websites on ethical issues that confront journalists. (Created May, 2008).
Last update 08/12/2009WEBSITES
by American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE)
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This website includes links to codes of ethics from various associations of media professionals, media companies, and newspapers.
by University of British Columbia School of Journalism
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This excellent resource includes articles on media ethics, links to websites for reporters, ethics, photojournalists and t.v. broadcasters, an overview of the history of and approaches to journalism ethics, information on media law, and interviews with ethics experts. It also has special sections on online, global and citizen journalism ethics.
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Mediawise, a nonprofit U.K. organization that promotes journalism ethics, created this website with links to resources, articles and reports on issues such as reporting on children, violence, refugees, and suicide. The site also includes links to codes of ethics from journalism organizations around the world.
by Indiana University School of Journalism
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Over 100 real cases involving ethical issues such as personal privacy versus the public's "right to know", how to deal with and evaluate sources, and reporting on political issues and candidates without bias.
by Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
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This website includes tip sheets, field guides and best practices for covering disasters and other traumatic events.
BOOKS AND VIDEOS
by Barkin, Steve M.
(M. E. Sharpe, 2003)
by Lambeth, Edmund B.; Meyer, Philip E.; Thorson, Esther (eds.).
(University of Missouri Press, 1998)
by Chadwick, Ruth
(Academic Press, 2001)
by Simpson, Roger; Coté, William
(Columbia University Press, 2006)
by Columbia Universtiy Graduate School of Journalism;Thirteen/WNET New York; Century Foundation.
Publishing Information: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2000
Location: McNichols Campus Library
Call Number: PN 4751 .D58 2000
1 VHS cassette (58 min.)
A panel "grapples with questions including: Are unsubstantiated Internet sources, tight deadlines, and a drive to boost profitability distorting journalism? Are candidates’ personal lives fair game? And will the media’s preoccupation with scandals and “horse race” coverage alienate an already disconnected public?" (http://films.com).
Host: Peter Jennings; Moderator: Arthur Miller Panelists: CBS News' Dan Rather, CNN's Jeff Greenfield, Gwen Ifill of Washington Week in Review, Congressman Barney Frank, political analyst, Ed Rollins, activist and rapper, Chuck D.
by Kovach, Bill; Rosenstiel, Tom
(Revised ed., Three Rivers Press, 2007)
Table of Contents
by Kiernan, Vincent
(University of Illinois Press, 2006)
by Neuzil, Mark
(Northwestern University Press, 2008)
by MacNeil-Lehrer Productions
Publishing Information: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2006
Call Number: PN 4874 .B6615 F744 2006
1 DVD, 57 minutes.
"Summary: Ben Bradlee, the former managing editor of the Washington Post, sheds light on his early friendship with John F. Kennedy, the Watergate story, the eventual release of Deep Throat's identity, the Janet Cooke debacle, and other experiences. He also answers pointed questions on journalistic ethics, exploring scenarios in which professional integrity can be compromised."
by Strange, Jeffrey J.; Katz, Elihu
(Sage Publications, 1998)
by Seib, Philip M.
(Rowman & Littlefield, 2002)
by Iggers, Jeremy
(Westview Press, 1998)
by Pritchard, David
(Indiana University Press, 2000)
by ABC News Productions
Publishing Information: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2003
Location: McNichols Campus Library
Call Number: PN 4781 .J39 2003 DVD
Originally broadcast on the television news program: Nightline, 5/15/2003. "Chronicles the sensational rise and fall of Jayson Blair, the journalist of the New York Times, who was found guilty of plagiarism. It also assesses the impact of the scandal on The Times, the credibility of the news media, and equal." (23 min.)
by Cohen, Elliot D.; Elliott, Deni (eds.).
(ABC-CLIO, 1997)
by Jacquette, Dale
(Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007)
Table of Contents
by Silcock, B. William; Heider, Don; Rogus, Mary T.
(Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007)
by Silcock, B. William; Heider, Don; Rogus, Mary T.
(Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2007)
by Silverstone, Roger
(Polity Press, 2007)
by Wilkins, Lee; Coleman, Renita
(Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2006)
Table of Contents
by Knowlton, Steven R.
(Praeger, 1997)
(College Media Advisers, Inc., 1997)
by Meyer, Philip (ed.).
(American Society of Newspaper Editors, 2006)
by Friend, Cecilia; Singer, Jane B. .
(M. E. Sharpe, 2007)
Table of Contents
by Ostertag, Bob
(Beacon Press, 2006)
by MacNeill, Margaret
by Sparks, Colin; Tulloch, John
(Rowman & Littlefield, 2000)
