Journalism Ethics

Final Exam Study Sheet

 

Note: This Study Sheet should be used as a guide, not as a substitute for class notes, homework assignments, class attendance or reading assignments. This guide should tell you what your instructor believes is important to know before taking the final. Just because an item is on this study sheet does not mean it will be on the final. Just because an item in not on this study sheet does not mean it will not be on the final.

 

Case 1 (4-5): The Careless Chaperones and the Unbridled Teens — Aristotle

Case 2 (5-4): The Massacre at Langdale High and Laura’s Secret Diary — Judeo-Christian

Case 3 (10-5): The Student Newspaper and Faculty Evaluations — Milton

 

1. Why is this case an ethical case?

2. Define

3. Values — Why are these values relevant to this case or philosopher?

4. Philosopher/Ethical Principles — What is this philosopher's main principle? How does the ethical principle of this philosopher apply to this case?

5. Loyalty — Why are these loyalties relevant to this case or philosopher?

6. Decision

 

Be familiar with the Thomas-Kilmann conflict style model.

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