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Case Studies in Journalistic Ethics - Number 3 Lesson PlanCase Studies in Journalistic Ethics - Number 3 Lesson Plan
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Case Studies in Journalistic Ethics - Number 3

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Learners investigate ethical decision making when using photos in journalism. In this ethics in journalism lesson plan, students read about the ethical use of images in media, discuss recent controversial photos, and look at online case studies of the use of controversial photography.

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9th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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