Knowlton Chapter 31 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the dilemma in this case who told by attorneys not to ? did she act ? WHAT VERSUS WHAT
A
Michelle Myers, reporter for arlington journal
Lorena bobbit: cut off husbands penis
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-ethically or did she compromise journalistic integrity by having some other relationship other than that of reporter and news source
objectivity versus bias
2
Q
why is full disclosure important
A
major journalistic value
knowledge is crucial to sound decision making
reader must be presented with all the salient facts to a story
3
Q
what is the larger question about the story
A
was the story news at all
-legit medical and legal news
4
Q
why was the story so interesting
A
whatever happened to story has been a staple of american journalism for generations
- follow ups generate interest
- provide readers and viewers with stories they were not consciously seeking
