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JOUR 351: Mass Media Ethics: Resources for Media Ethics

library information for JOUR 351

Internet Resources for Media Ethics

Journalism

Ethical Journalism Network

Resources and tips for working journalists on a global range of issues

Committee to Protect Journalists

News, analysis, data and research into threats journalists face worldwide

First Amendment Center

News, analysis and reports on free speech and freedom of the press

Reporters Committee for People and the Press

Resources and guidance of First Amendment, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other free speech issues

Poynter Institute

News, analysis, training and guidance on ethical and practical issues US journalists face 

Columbia Journalism Review

Criticism and analysis of legal, ethical and practical issues of journalism

Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

Training and practical guidance on how to raise the ethical standards of reporting on war, crimes and traumatic events, with an emphasis on the needs and dignity of victims

Investigative Reporters and Editors

Resources and guidance for computer-assisted reporting and other investigative techniques

Center for Public Integrity

Nonprofit news organization that reveals abuses of power, corruption and betrayal of public trust by powerful public and private institutions 

Online News Association

Resources for digital journalists

GLAAD Media Guidelines

Guidance for covering GLBTQ issues 

ReligionLink

Resources for reporting on religion

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Institute for Public Relations: Ethics Research

A guide to current research on ethics issues

Public Relations Journal

Current research on public relations

PR Week

News, analysis and hot topics in public relations. (A great source of ethical issues.)

Ad Week

News, analysis and hot topics in marketing and advertising