Course Content
– What type of ethical issue did the Sun-Times have to deal with in this situation?
– Considering the SPJ Code of Ethics, should the Sun-Times have published Bartman’s name and personal information? Why or why not?
– Besides the SPJ Code of Ethics, what other things would factor into your decision to publish not publish Bartman’s information?
2. You are the managing editor of a major newspaper when the CEO informs you that the paper, which has been on the brink of bankruptcy for two years, is about to be purchased by John Dough, the richest man in the state and owner of hn Dough Industries.
In anticipation of the sale, the CEO ders you to send a few reporters to Dough Industries to write a few “nice” articles on the business and to show Mr. Dough how much of a public relations help owning a newspaper will be to his business.]
– Explain what you would do here and why, and be sure to outline any ethical or professional concerns.
