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Finding pieces of the puzzle
that is scholastic media

Looking for the pieces to the journalistic puzzle a new year of student media will bring? Here are some pieces that might help: • Use of the Panic Button can help with legal or ethical issues. • Constitution Day materials available around the first of September. Congress mandated schools must provide lessons and activities on…

Scenario practice

Scenarios for guidelines or procedures: Scenario 1 The sports editor and the features have been dating for eight months. However, the sports editor has now showed an interest in the news editor. The features editor is devastated and a dramatic break up happens in the middle of the publications office. The sports and news editors…

Building journalistic foundations:
Adviser’s Institute session materials

No matter what platform you use, the choice of an editorial policy, ethical guidelines and staff manual can make or break your student media – and consistency is very important. What you select, and why, does make a difference. Along with the newest in digital tools and storyforms, training for a new year and new…

Handout: Foundations of journalism: Policy, procedure, guideline

Names:____________________________________________________________________ Topic: _____________________________________________________________________ Part 1: Legal Considerations: Ethical Considerations: Terms to define (include definitions): Precedent(s) if applicable: Proposed wording: Part 2: Look at the wording of the procedure or guideline. Highlight any red flag words or phrases. Circle any unclear information. Box any other problems. Is this a procedure or…

Diversity audit

Diversity Audit Photos and captions Please fill out the following information for the photos on the page(s) you have been assigned. You will need one sheet per page or spread. Please use a different color pen/highlighter for each photo. Issue # _______ Page(s) # _______ Total stories on page _______ Photos_______ Primary, secondary or other…

Curriculum to help students formulate
policies, guidelines and procedures

Lesson Title Ethical guidelines and procedure statements: Creating the foundation Description In this lesson, students will analyze current policies and write guidelines and procedures. Students will then analyze the others’ classwork and provide feedback. Students will be able to rewrite their contribution after the feedback is given. Students will also audit the publication’s diversity. Objectives…

Scenario key

Scenario 1 The sports editor and the features have been dating for eight months. However, the sports editor has now showed an interest in the news editor. The features editor is devastated and a dramatic break up happens in the middle of the publications office. The sports and news editors are often huddled in the…

Video dubs

Ethical guidelines Although a common event in some schools, video dubs need to be handled with legal and ethical care. It is essential, if the product is to go on the web, it is essential to follow all copyright requirements. Student media set a strong model for others to follow, so it is incumbent on…

User-generated content

Ethical guidelines Journalists should treat user-generated content the same as any content they create in terms of accuracy, verification, credibility, reliability and usability. Given its growing use by various forms of media, student journalists should develop guidelines on how, when and why it should be used. Staff manual process Student journalists should establish a plan…

Recording interviews

Ethical guidelines While it is often a good idea to record interviews for accuracy and multi-platform use, follow legal and ethical guidelines for your state. Staff manual process Student journalists should check the guidelines on recording sources for their state then develop consistent procedures to follow these guidelines. Suggestions Resources Reporters Committee apps, Reporters Committee…

‘Put up’ guidelines

Ethical guidelines Having a set of standards to follow before posting online or print content might help avoid material that causes someone to send a takedown demand. Whether students post mainly online or to a combination of print and online, student staffs should develop authentication procedures before publishing striving to avoid Takedown Demand hassles. Staff…

‘No publication’ guidelines

Ethical guidelines Know your rights and responsibilities in terms of capturing images on school property and at school events. “Do not publish” contracts apply to schools, not student media. At the very least, get a copy of the list of students whose parents request photos not to be used and try to avoid taking their…