Ethics
Apr 07, 2009
- Posted by Regan
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No, writes Stephen J.A. Ward. The world needs "knowledge-based, research-capable" journalists who are trained to think critically, philosophically and broad-mindedly at schools emphasizing "mixed journalism."
No, writes Stephen J.A. Ward. The world needs "knowledge-based, research-capable" journalists who are trained to think critically, philosophically and broad-mindedly at schools emphasizing "mixed journalism."
Mar 16, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
As the current journalism model collapses, Stephen J.A. Ward explores a new one. Layered journalism combines professional and citizen journalism through the creative use of new media.
As the current journalism model collapses, Stephen J.A. Ward explores a new one. Layered journalism combines professional and citizen journalism through the creative use of new media.
Mar 02, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
It is too easy to blame the state of journalism on unethical online journalists, writes Stephen J.A. Ward, when the main problem is that existing rules are inadequate and we are not sure what the new ones should be. It's time, he says, for the Canadian Association of Journalists to update its code of ethics so that it becomes a code for mixed media.
Jan 26, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Journalism as we know it is changing, writes Stephen J.A. Ward. But there's nothing new about the need for responsible and fast-paced journalism.
Dec 09, 2008
- Posted by Regan
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Journalism is becoming an ever-smaller part of the "media" universe, writes Stephen J.A. Ward. What does that mean for j-schools? Maybe it's time to focus on work that serves the public interest.
Nov 17, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Appeals to the old “publish and be damned” slogan are appallingly glib, writes Stephen J.A. Ward, and Mellissa Fung’s case reveals the need for consistent, explicit guidelines on kidnapping and on the principle of minimizing harm.
Nov 03, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
To those puzzled by the need for an ethics in journalism, I will be blunt, writes professor Stephen J. Ward: What planet have you been living on?
Oct 20, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Journalists should not censor themselves because someone might be offended, writes J-Source ethics editor Stephen Ward. In some cases offensive journalism in the public interest is an ethical duty.
Oct 06, 2008
- Posted by Regan
Ray
In the first edition of a regular column for J-Source, ethics editor Stephen Ward says there’s nothing new – and much that’s good – about law courts assessing journalists’ standards.
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Journalism ethics column by Stephen J.A. Ward, director of the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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