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Exploring A Code of Ethics

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Students understand the impact of a code of ethics and the importance of ethical writing in the field of journalism. Student groups discuss various violations of personal rights. They make presentations to the class and discuss their findings.

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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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