AAEA members, their publications and advertisers are showing signs of strengthening the role of editorial independence in today's commercial environment.
Article examines relations between journalists and environmental nongovernmental organization. As well, it identifies barriers to in-depth, balance, and accurate news coverage of environmental issues and events in these former Soviet republics.
Ziegler, Anna (author), Jamison, Angela Bendorf (author), Keller,Des (author), and Evans, Jim (author)
Format:
Case study
Publication Date:
2010-07
Published:
USA: American Agricultural Editors' Association, New Prague, Minnesota.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: D06613
Notes:
Two-page introduction and 13 case studies (26 pages). Prepared by the lead author in cooperation with the AAEA Affiliate Advisory Committee., Case studies written to illustrate the values and principles identified in the AAEA Affiliate Code of Ethics. Each study outlines a hypothetical situation involving an ethical dilemma that an agricultural communications professional might encounter and poses six discussion questions. The discussion guide offers suggested answers and discussion topics. These case studies are used in conjunction with the Affiliate Code of Ethics and are intended to offer practice in recognizing, discussing and resolving ethical dilemmas.
