Journalism Ethics: Second Test
Thursday, March 30

The high score of 151 (of 150 -- plus a bonus point) goes to Laura A. Congratulations again, Laura!

Right behind her were Laura J. and Matt, both at 150. Way to go!

The overall class average was a very high 132 (88% of 150).

There were 20 scores above 135 (90% of 150).
There were 13 scores from 120 to 134 (80% to 89% of 150).
There were 2 scores from 105 to 119 (70% to 79% of 150).
There were 2 scores below 105.

The test, which is worth 150 points this time, will be similar in format to the first one: a combination of short-answer (probably including multiple-choice) and essay questions.

It will not be cumulative in the sense that it will not cover readings or lectures from before the first test. But you will need to be familiar with the ideas of the key philosophers we discussed during the first four weeks of the semester and with the decision-making tools we started using then (Elliott, Bok, Potter Box).

As before, expect to apply the ideas we have covered in class. For instance, I almost certainly will ask you to make one or more ethical decisions based on lecture and/or reading material.

Fair game for the test:

Readings:

* Patterson and Wilkins: Chapters II (including essay), VI, VII and VIII.

* Merrill: Chapters Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten.

* Kovach and Rosenstiel: Chapters Eight and Ten.

* Supplemental readings: Online and reserve readings (remember, the latter are available through ICON), plus the one on race that I'll send you by e-mail. These include:

* "All About the Retrospect" (AJR)
* "Marketplace of Ideas -- with a Vengeance" (Media Ethics magazine)
* "Rethinking Objectivity" (CJR)
* The Plame Leak Investigation (Project for Excellence in Journalism. Read timeline plus two or three other items of your choice from "Central Texts" and/or "Press Criticism.")
* "Covering Race: Back to the Future" (Poynter)
* "Just Add Color" (Brill's Content; on reserve)
* "To My Former Students: How Race Works" (e-mail)

Lectures/Overheads/Class Discussions:

Feb. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
March 2, 7, 9, 21, 23, 28

Not on the test:

* Specific questions from earlier chapters (that is, chapters other than 8 and 10) of Kovach and Rosenstiel.

* Specific questions about case studies in Patterson and Wilkins. (I may draw on the case studies for an essay or application question. But if I do, I provide details about it for you to work with.)