Journalistic Integrity (Wednesday, March 22 - 6th period)

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Rita smiled.

"Pop quiz, of a sort," she said. "I'd like you to respond verbally to several different scenarios - these are actual questions that many journalists are asked before they're hired. There are no right answers, per se."

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Scenario 1

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You have the opportunity to make an appointment to interview an arsonist sought by the authorities. If you inform the auhorities in advance that you plan to do this, your interview can be compromised and quite possibly terminated.

Which is the correct approach?

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"They kin be hearin' the story jes like everyone else," Barbossa said. "Get me story first, then they kin find the arsonist on thar own. It be not me job t' do theirs fer them."

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"To get the story and to hell with the police," says Kara.

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"The safety of others is a primary consideration. I could do the interview perfectly well in jail." Janet paused. "Is reward money involved?"

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"I agree with Janet," Veronica said. "If people's lives are in danger, keeping them safe is more important than me getting my story."

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"Get the story, then tell the authorites."

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"Story first, then notifying the authorities if the situation allows."

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"I'd notify the police. People's safety is more important than any story. Plus, the whole experience could make a good story too."

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"Definitely go for the interview. The authorities can be sweet talked into forgiving you later."

Scenario 2

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You, for some reason, are unable to credit a source. However, you didn't directly quote - rather, you paraphrased.

Is this plagiarism?

Re: Scenario 2

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Barbossa scratched at his nose. "I be thinkin' it be paraphrasin'. He snickered. "Besides, if they be too afraid t' put thar name next t' what they be sayin', I be not seein' them havin' the guts t' complain about bein' ripped off."

Scenario 3

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Should a reporter write a story about a local priest who confessed to a sex crime if it will cost the newspaper readers and advertisers who are sympathetic to the priest?

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"Absolutely," Barbossa said. "That be news. Screw the advertisers."

Scenario 4

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Under what circumstances do you identify a person who was arrested as a relative of a public figure, such as a local sports star?

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Barbossa grinned. Because, well, pirates aren't exactly known for their merciful behavior. "Under all circumstances," he said.

Scenario 5

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Freelance journalists and photographers accept cash to write about, or take photos of, events with the promise of attempting to get their work on the AP or other news outlets, from which they also will be paid. Is that ethical?

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"Sure," Barbossa said. "Get money from where ever ye can, that be me motto."

Scenario 6

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Can a journalist reveal a source of information after guaranteeing confidentiality if the source proves to be unreliable?

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"I be thinkin' the guarantee be more like guidelines, meself," Barbossa said. "And if they be not holdin' up t' their end o' the accord, I be seein' no reason why I should be held t' me word either."

After Class

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OOC

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