Details Title: J1100 Exam 3 Description: Journalism Ethics Total Flash Cards: 22 Created: 05/06/2009 21:35:32		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Journalism Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Role Related Responsibilities Definition Special duties one has because of one's voluntary profession or personal choices Term SPJ Code Of Ethics Definition Seek truth and report it.Minimize harm.act independently.Be accountable Term PRSA Code Of Ethics; Professional Values Definition Advocacy, Honesty , Expertise, Independence, Loyalty, Fairness Term PRSA Code Of Ethics Definition Free flow of information competition disclosure of information safeguarding confidences conflicts of interest enhance the profession Term AAF Code Of Ethics Definition Truth Substantiation Comparisons Bait Advertising Guarantees and warranties Price Claims Testimonials Taste and Decency Term Golden Rule of Journalism Definition Do your job and dont cause unjustified harm Term Ethics are NOT. . . Definition Feelings Religion The law Culturally accepted norms Science Term Why are ethics voluntary. . .and why does it matter? Definition No regulation, it's up to our own personal character as journalists to guide us. Matters because journalism can cause harm to people and businesses. Term Case Study Myths Definition Every opinion is valid Since we cant agree on an answer, there is no right answer It doesn't matter what you come up with, people just act out of self interest anyway Term What is the goal of ethical reasoning? Definition Justification Term Three KEYS to ethical decision making? Definition Reflection Justification Consistency Term Seven Steps For Moral Decision Making; #1 Definition What is the ethical issue of the problem? Term Seven Steps; #2 Definition What are the facts that bear on the ethical decision to be made? Term Seven Steps; #3 Definition List the people affected by your decision and how it affects them. Term Seven Steps; #4 Definition Think about alternate course of action; -Best and worst case scenarios -Who will be harmed and how -Do important ideals conflict? -Rules and principles 1. Dont publish 2. Change and publish 3. Publish Term Seven Steps; #5 Definition What do the ethical guidelines tell you? -consequences -integrity Term Seven Steps; #6 Definition Determine a course of action Term Seven Steps; #7 Definition Defend your decision Term Utilitarianism Definition Ethical action is the one that provides the most good or does the least harm Term Rights Approach Definition The one that best protects the moral rights of those affected. Humans can choose freely Term Fairness/Justice Approach Definition Ethical decisions treat all human beings equally Term The Common Good Approach Definition Suggests that the interlocking relationships of society are the basis of ethical reasoning.