Journalism Today

Chapter 2: Meeting Ethical and Legal Reponsibilities

Short Answer

Read each question below and answer accordingly.

1.
What are the main ethical principles that journalists should follow, and why should journalists subscribe to them?
2.
Explain at least two defenses available to journalists against accusations of libel.
3.
How does slander differ from libel?
4.
Discuss the effect of the Hazelwood decision on the scholastic press.
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