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Ethics for Journalists book cover

3rd Edition

Ethics for Journalists

By Sallyanne Duncan Copyright 2023
272 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

272 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

272 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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Ethics for Journalists critically explores many of the dilemmas that journalists face in their work and supports journalists in good ethical decision-making. From building trust, to combatting disinformation, to minimizing harm to vulnerable people through responsible suicide reporting, this book provides substantial analysis of key contemporary ethical debates and offers guidance on how to... Read more

Introduction: Core principles of ethical journalism

Sallyanne Duncan

  1. Trust, information disorder and freedom of expression: Influences on ethical journalism

    2. Sallyanne Duncan

  2. Regulating the mainstream media: Who guards the guardians?

    3. Sallyanne Duncan

    Ethics in Action: Aidan White, founder of the Ethical Journalism Network

  3. Journalists and social media: Entering an ‘ethical vacuum’

    4. Frances Yeoman

    Ethics in action: Jim Waterson, media editor of The Guardian

  4. Sources: The lifeblood of journalism

    5. Jackie Newton

    Ethics in action: Gerard Ryle, director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

  5. Privacy and intrusion: Navigating the muddy waters of conflicting rights

    6. Sallyanne Duncan, with additional research by Anna Bryan

    Ethics in action: Joshua King, head of digital engagement and development at the Scotsman

  6. Covering death and trauma: Focus on compassion and respect

    7. Sallyanne Duncan

    Ethics in action: Jo Healey, journalist, author and founder of Trauma Reporting training

  7. Reporting suicide responsibly: A force for good

    8. Sallyanne Duncan

    Ethics in action: Gordon Allan, who was bereaved by suicide

  8. Diversity in the news: Seeking fair representation and inclusivity

    9. Sallyanne Duncan

    Ethics in action: Barnie Choudhury, editor-at-large of Eastern Eye

  9. The ethics of health journalism: Reporting a pandemic

    10. Petya Eckler and Ozan B. Mantar

    Ethics in action: Helen McArdle, health correspondent at The Herald

  10. Battling for news: Reporting war and conflict

Richard Lance Keeble

Ethics in action: Lara Pawson, former BBC World Service correspondent

Biography

Sallyanne Duncan was a senior lecturer in journalism/journalism ethics at the University of Strathclyde, and a former regional newspaper journalist.

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