Objectives: Using the code of ethics you worked on yesterday (or are finishing today), analyze other schools' news. Determine if the articles follow the code of ethics. Decide if the articles can be corrected or written from a different point of view.
Assignment: Write a response article (at least 3-5 paragraphs) or the same type of article from your viewpoint. Be sure to follow the code of ethics as you write your article.
Code of Ethics:
1. Be responsible. (Are they doing the right thing?)
2. Be fair.
3. Be honest.
4. Be accurate. (Are all parts of the story true?)
5. Be independent. (Do they offer other ideas or just one idea?)
6. Minimize harm. (Is it hurtful?)
7. Be accountable. (Can they back up what they wrote?)
School News Websites:
Borman Broadcast
Cartwright Community
Downs Dispatch
Harris Headlines
Standards:
Electronic Journalism 9.1 Explore code of ethics for an audio/visual environment
Social Studies: S2PO6 Determine the credibility and bias of primary and secondary sources.
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