by cwelter | Jul 21, 2016 | Ethics in the News
Authorities in Nice urged people to be responsible with social media in the wake of a terrorist attack. Poynter referred back to On The Media’s Breaking News Handbook as a reminder of good practices for journalists reporting on terrorism. BuzzFeed has created a...
by cwelter | Jul 14, 2016 | Ethics in the News
Poynter reported on NBC’s plan to provide balanced news coverage of Rio, despite network coverage of the Olympics. The Columbia Journalism Review shared the story of a reporter on assignment for NPR arrested while reporting on protests in Baton Rouge. Poynter...
by cwelter | Jun 30, 2016 | Ethics in the News
Sports Illustrated discusses whether or not sports journalists should discuss politics publicly. Poynter reports The Associated Press will use automated writing to cover minor leagues. Poynter discusses CNN’s hiring of Trump’s former campaign manager Corey...
by cwelter | Jun 21, 2016 | Trending Topics
Educators with the University of Arkansas Center for Ethics in Journalism will speak at the Arkansas Press Association SuperConvention this weekend. The presentation will give attending journalists the opportunity to look at media ethics and weigh in on ethical issues...
by cwelter | Jun 13, 2016 | Ethics in the News
Poynter shares a statement from a New York Times editor to his staff: do not editorialize on social media following the Orlando shooting. The director of “Under the Gun,” a documentary about gun violence produced by Katie Couric, apologizes for what...
