These are slides for a workshop on applying journalism ethics in small towns.

1. Journalism ethics
in small towns
Steve Buttry
Bennington Banner
March 19, 2013

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3. SPJ Code of Ethics
• Seek truth and report it
• Minimize harm
• Act independently
• Be accountable

4. Bob Steele’s Questions
1. What do I know? What do I need to
know?
2. What is my journalistic purpose?
3. What are my ethical concerns?
4. What do policies & guidelines say?
5. How can I involve people w/ other views
in the decision-making process?

5. Bob Steele’s Questions
6. Who are the stakeholders?
7. How would I feel?
8. What are possible consequences?
9. What are my alternatives?
10.Can I justify my decision? To colleagues?
To public? To stakeholders?

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