Discussion  : Ethics and Journalism

There are many stories that have involved journalism and ethical behavior. A journalist has the job of researching and developing accurate information that will inform their audience. Journalism can also be used as a way to entertain people.

In this discussion assignment, we will be looking at several case studies and determining when freedom of speech and ethics collide. Select one of the case studies below.

? Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics Case Studies - A Congressman's Past (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

? Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics Case Studies - Cooperating with the Government (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

? Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics Case Studies - Offensive Images (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Provide a summary of the case study you selected. Explain how ethics and freedom of speech are both challenged. As a journalist, what would you do?

Support your decision and describe how you would approach this from a journalistic view. Include the title of the case study you chose in the title of your post.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.