Friday, May 1, 2009

law and ethics notes

speech assembly religion press petition - 5 freedoms of first amendment no unlimited
public schools have more freedoms then private schools
tinker vs Des monies independent community school district 1969 protects on campus student speech ruled for tinker, kinda. improved freedom of speech in schools. as long as it is not unlawful or physically disruptive
Fraser standard bethel school district vs Fraser goes against what school is trying to teach the socially appropriate behavior school can censor student speech that is indecent or vulgar even if it doesn't cause a material or substantial disruptions.
hazelwood standard 1988 school sponsored speech co curricular has faculty advisor

Morse vs Frederick principal gives school off kids create takes bong hits 4 Jesus sign suspends them, they sue cause its not on school grounds.

3 sites offensive obnoxious and insulting

threats violence or destruction of property

libel: a publication of a false statement of fact that seriously harms some one's reputation.

knowing somethings true and proving its true can be two different things

accusations of illegal conduct or involvement with criminal justice system

sexual misconduct, associated with loathsome diseases, lying, unfit for business, academic problems, racial, religious, ethnic bigotry financial instability, lack of creditworthiness


acting responsibly as a reporter
trustworthy sources in quality and number - don't overstate the credibility
take accurate notes
documents lots of proof
report don't sell
talk to all sides including the subject
be open minded
do the work required or don't do the story
be rigorous in your choice of language
never publish a story if you doubt the truth in it

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