JOURN 1100 1st Edition Lecture 23 Outline of Last Lecture A Plagiarism B Ethics vs Law a Ethics is NOT b Ethics IS C 4 Views of Ethics Outline of Current Lecture I II III IV V VI First Amendment NY Times vs Sullivan Important Concepts a Prior restraint b Sedition c Defamation d Libel e Actual malice What ethical principles apply to libel Virtual realities Code of Ethics a SPJ Code of Ethics b 9 steps with ethical decisions c St Louis news story at Kirkwood elementary Current Lecture 1 1 2 3 4 5 First Amendment No established religion Freedom of speech Press Assemble Petition For most of the United States history a state could restrict and regulate first amendment 14th amendment changed this so that amendments then had to apply towards the states 2 NY Times vs Sullivan Affects the future of Journalism These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute 3 Important Concepts a Prior restraint government prohibition of speech in advance of publication b Sedition crime of revolting or inciting revolt against the government c Defamation any intentional false communication either written or spoken that harms a person s reputation decreases the respect regard or confidence in which a person is held or induces disparaging hostile or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person d Libel written or broadcast defamation A false statement that damages a person s reputation e Actual malice standard set by Supreme Court in NY Times vs Sullivan 1964 In libel lawsuits public officials must prove false statements were published knowingly or with reckless regard for the truth 4 What ethical principles apply to libel Be aware of making ethical decisions avoid harm and legal implications remember libel 5 Virtual realities The concept of presence is created through feeling you are there in the event 6 Code of Ethics Consensus decision of people in a certain profession Standards of professional conduct stated by associations Radio Television News Directors Association Society of Professional Journalists a SPJ Code of Ethics 1 To seek the truth and report it 2 Minimize harm 3 Act independently 4 Be accountable when making decisions consider the possible outcomes and consequences choose perfect duty over imperfect duty b 9 steps with ethical decisions 1 Start with an open mind 2 Get all the facts you can 3 Listen to what your gut is saying 4 Identify duties at stake 5 Figure out kind of conflict you re facing 6 Brainstorm and analyze 7 Reach conclusion try to reach consensus 8 Try to minimize harm the decision may cause 9 Look toward the future c St Louis news story at Kirkwood elementary 1 Start with an open mind lets consider the idea of going into a school undercover These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute 2 Get all the facts you can gather safety policies potential consequences of walking into a school unannounced 3 Listen to what your gut is saying doesn t seem right trespassing 4 Identify duties at stake telling the truth and serving the public minimizing harm 5 Figure out kind of conflict you re facing it could all workout OR you end up breaking the law and cause an inconvenience from the lockdown 6 Brainstorm and analyze look at after event and see the positives and negatives 7 Reach conclusion try to reach consensus bad idea 8 Try to minimize harm the decision may cause news organization had to explain itself 9 Look toward the future did some good by showing the good and bad ethical decisions reporters make These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute