The Ethical Journalist: Making Responsible Decisions in the Pursuit of News

The Ethical Journalist gives aspiring journalists the tools they need to make responsible professional decisions. * Provides a foundation in applied ethics in journalism* Examines the subject areas where ethical questions most frequently arise in modern practice* Incorporates the views of distinguished print, broadcast and online journalists, exploring such critical issues as race, sex, and the digitalization of news sources* Illustrated with 24 real-life case studies that demonstrate how to think in 'shades of gray' rather than 'black and white'* Includes questions for class discussion and guides for putting important ethical concepts to use in the real world* Accompanying website includes model course schedules, discussion guides, PowerPoint slides, sample quiz and exam questions and links to additional readings online: www.wiley.com/go/foreman