Welcome to Media Ethics Matters

The posts in this blog are written by students enrolled in Media Ethics during fall semester 2005. It will also serve as a starting point for future generations of students in this class.

Journalism, public relations and advertising are powerful forms of communication. With power comes responsibility. This blog is about what we think is worth taking responsibility for as journalists -- the obligations, ideals and consequences of journalistic practices -- and what we think the public should know and care about when it comes to media ethics.

The questions addressed in this blog include:

Why should we care about media ethics?

What do we wish others knew about ethical practices in media?

How do ethics in media matter?

What is most important when considering ethics in media?

What are some examples of ethical dilemmas in media and how are they solved?