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Lesson: Should media re-air a broadcast
in which two people are killed?

Title Should media re-air a broadcast in which two people are gunned down? Description Students will examine how to examine ethics of re-airing this broadcast using Poynter’s 10 questions to make good ethical choices. Objectives Students will collaboratively work through questions to help them make a decision involving journalism ethics. Students will decide what they…

Virginia shooting aired live,
coverage offers timely discussions

The shooting deaths of two journalists today and the wounding of a third person in Virginia creates possible lessons for scholastic media classrooms. Ethics: Should other media repeat the video of the actual shooting? The shooting was broadcast live. Students could discuss the reasons for and against repeating the shooting and develop ethical guidelines for…

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…

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…

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…

SPRC adds six new ethics-staff manual models

JEA’s Scholastic Press Rights Committee added six new ethical-staff manual statements July 7 in connection with its Adviser Institute in Las Vegas. The model guidelines range from understanding ‘no publication’ guidelines to producing video dubs. All seven are part of the SPRC’s Foundations package, designed to coordinate student media editorial policies with ethical guidelines and staff…

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…

Public spaces

Ethical guidelines Photographs in hallways and other public spaces can be an essential part of journalistic storytelling. Student journalists need to know what are considered public spaces for still and video photography and audio. Know where you can legally and ethically be, and why, in the information gathering process. Check with the Student Press Law…