four pages -Media Ethics Signature Assignment Case Study

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COMU 375: Media Ethics Signature Assignment Case Study Response Papers Throughout this course, learners will submit four case studies that are designed to demonstrate their comprehension of the course material, as well as their application of these concepts in the field of Media Ethics. These papers will be due during weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8. Specifically, Case Study Response Paper #3, which is due during week 6, fulfills Brandman University’s Program Learning Outcome (PLO) #3 in Ethics, for the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sciences (BAAS) degree program. This requires that students “are able to apply ethical principles in personal and professional contexts.” Further, for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media (BACM) program, this course fulfills PLO mastery for Ethics, which is to “examine the ethical considerations in media and communication environments.” For your Case Study Response Paper #3 due during week 6, learners should consult the blog: http://ethicsadvicelineforjournalists.org/ and find one post that you find particularly interesting and that specifically relates to our course. Each Case Study Response Paper should be at least four pages in length (not counting bibliography) and include the following:

1. A factual summary of the ethical dilemma, approximately one page in length. You may wish to consult outside sources to gain more contextual information about the dilemma, particularly if it is of national or international importance. This section should not include any “I/you” pronouns.

2. Discuss why you chose this particular ethical dilemma. You should include an explanation and reflection about why you find this particular case study interesting and relevant to your own personal experience. Approximately one page in length.

3. Your personal evaluation of the problem the media practitioner faced. This portion may

be combined with point #2 above, if applicable. It should be at least 1 to 1-1/2 pages in length.

4. Your recommendation for successfully dealing with dilemma. You should consult outside sources, such as our course textbook, The New York Times’ “Ethical Journalism” handbook, and NPR’s Ethics Handbook to support your strategy and your justification for this approach. Approximately 1 to 1-1/2 pages in length.

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5. A complete bibliography of all works consulted and cited in your paper. (minimum four scholarly or professional sources.) The sources you choose must be .gov, .mil., .edu, or other such legitimate sites. Wikipedia, wikihow, or other such sites are not allowed. If you are unsure about a source, please contact your instructor. Also, please consult: www.aresearchguide.com for information on how to cite your sources correctly. (This page does not count towards the four-page minimum for the assignment.)