Handout: Foundations of journalism: Policy, procedure, guideline

Posted by John Bowen on Jul 8, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

Names:____________________________________________________________________

Topic: _____________________________________________________________________

Part 1:

1. Legal Considerations:

 

2. Ethical Considerations:

 

3. Terms to define (include definitions):

 

4. Precedent(s) if applicable:

 

5. Proposed wording:

 

Part 2:

6. Look at the wording of the procedure or guideline. Highlight any red flag words or phrases. Circle any unclear information. Box any other problems.

7. Is this a procedure or guideline? (circle)

8. Why?

 

Part 3:

9. Compare what you’ve written with a sample policy addressing the same topic. Write the policy name here:

10. What is similar?

 

11. What is different?

 

12. What changes should be made? Rewrite as needed.

 

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Students say they will follow editorial policy
not use ‘Redskins’ in coverage

Posted by John Bowen on Dec 24, 2013 in Blog, Hazelwood, Law and Ethics, News, Scholastic Journalism, Teaching | 0 comments

Two articles worth noting on the Neshaminy, PA, controversy over mandated use of “Redskins” in student media, as students and their lawyers say they are willing to risk a court fight to not use the mascot’s name.

• An editorial from Bucks County Courier Times

• A news story in philly.com

Earlier, a USA Today article reported on the controversy.

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