Problem:
Students will be presented with three current news stories, each dealing with ethical issues. Students will choose ONE story and write a 500-word report identifying the ethical issue and which MEAA Code of Ethics standards it relates to. Students should explore the ethical issue and the factors they would need to consider as a journalist before the article was published. The report should include a brief explanation of what decision the student would make in a similar circumstance or what changes they would make to the original news story. Students are encouraged to reference similar real-life examples of the ethical issue. Remember: when making an ethical decision in journalism, WHY and HOW you made the decision is just as important as what decision you made. You will be assessed on the following criteria: - Identification of the ethical issue and relevant UAE Code of Ethics standard. - Clear and succinct summary of the ethical considerations - Concise written style with correct spelling and grammar.