The end of media ethics?

Since a lot of sources for news in the internet are unreliable, do you think that because of the vast growth of the internet, it can possibly be the end of media ethics because other mediums such as tv, radio and print wont be the primary source of news? Ive been thinking about this because i feel that too much reliance on the internet and few laws regarding the transmission of information in the web can be the end of media ethics. Another point i realized is that if the internet will soon be the #1 source of information because it seems that more and more people i know seem to have been getting their news from the internet rather than t.v., So what if there came a time where technology forces tv and other mediums to be obsolete, would it be the end of media ethics as well? It is knowing the internet it has too much sources and not everything in it is credible. So, will too much information from a lot of non-credible sources intertwining with a few credible ones be the end of media ethics?

ATTENTION: Required Readings, Exam, Project, READ ON!

Class,

I have important matters to announce.

Kindly read until the end and pass on (especially to those who are always absent)

>>> JANUARY 28 MEETING

1. Film viewing will be at the MVR. It will start at 2:30 PM.

2. After watching, group yourselves into 5. Kuya Roden will give you discussion guides. You need to submit your discussion notes in a one whole sheet of paper per group with attendance. And please return the discussion guides.

>>> REFLECTION PAPER #6 (LAST ONE!!) DUE ON FEBRUARY 01, 9PM (online submission)

Write your individual reflection on the film after your group discussions. Note your answers to Question #11. What are the other examples of images/themes/stereotypes prevalent in Philippine TV / films? 

*Points are deducted for incorrect subject head and file name formats. We already talked about this months ago. Refer to the Class Guide

>>> REQUIRED READINGS ARE HERE: 

All of the readings are available in the library

 **Required readings mean it will appear on your Midterm exam. Suggested readings are optional, but surely worth the read :)

>>> GROUP PROJECT -- DUE ON FEBRUARY 21 (EXTENDED, submitted in PRINT)

***Groupings will be the same with the previous group project. Please assign a group leader who will email me your group's top 3 proposed topics with your reasons in bullet form, then I will reply with your approved and assigned topic.

This can be found in the class guide provided to you at the beginning of the class. No more minimum number of words, as long as every member's contribution is detailed in the peer evaluation:

Group Project (Media Coverage Critique) – This will be your final project in the second grading period. Pick a topic in the news and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of that news coverage. Identify patterns significant in the way the issue/event is covered, the ethical questions raised by the coverage, differences between print  and broadcast, assess the quality of the coverage. There will be peer evaluation.

Refer to this post for some guide questions for your project.

AND PLEASE... avoid vague statements, sloganeering in your papers. Support your stands with facts and examples (quotes, pictures, video grabs, etc.)  Or better, by raising interesting ethical questions. 

Format: TNR, 12, 1.5 space (min. of 10 pages) 

Submit in printed form on February 21 before 4PM. 

Useful tool for your citations: http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/

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Just a reminder, your midterm exam is coming up! (It's on February 11).

If you have any questions, concerns, I'm available for consultation every Tuesday at 1-4 PM or you may email me anytime.

MARAMING SALAMAT, CLASS :)

Guide Questions for the Group Project (media coverage critique)

 For PRINT and Radio, (Detecting Bias): 

1.  Watch out for ads, buzzwords, placement of stories
2.  Pick a story- Look for at least two sides, whatʼs missing? 
3.  How does the writer treat the people heʼs writing about?
4.  Does the writer try to identify with you or label you/others?
5.  Recognize press releases
6.  If you could re-write the story, how would you do it?

For TV and Print: 
Refer to any of the case questions in Chapter VIII Cases in Media Ethics: Issues and Cases
Patterson, Philipp. pp. 227-252

REFLECTION #5

MC 110

Reflection Paper #5 due on Wednesday, January 25, 9P.M

Search for a copy of the codes of ethics or media guidelines, policies or standards of any of this companies/organization:

• · Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)
• · Any of the National Daily Broadsheets
• · Any Broadcasting Networks
• · National Press Club (NPC)
• · Philippine Center for Photojournalism (PCP)
• · National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)
• · Other media organization/s.

Select a passage and relate this with the current news events you’ve watched or read.

Filipinos are truly hilarious... they like making fun of everything.... using their creative juices in their minds in delivering jokes.... knowing the current event and site something funny on that event...and... some basic editing skills they can make a photo that can trend in any social networking sites. like this one...

do this trending photo has a effect to the people's perception on our government and society?

does it degrade the people in authority in our country? and making it known to the world by uploading and sharing it on social networking sites gives impact on what other nation sees politics in the philippines?

I answer this questions with a big 'yes'.

media-"art imitating life"

the advocacy serye of abs-cbn "budoy" has touched the heart of many people who watch the show. some make fun of the show but some were taking it seriously. With the show claim to be the first advocacy serye in Philippines, people expected a lot from the show.... To be true and factual in every story/scene they made. In my point of view the turn of events happened in the said serye was made by the creators of the show to save the image of their actor without taking importance to the views of it's viewers..... here is the article about the issue

what is your opiniion on this

Goodnight Thoughts

"You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there. A good teacher touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow." Thich Nhat Hanh

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: To those with NO Projects and Exams

 CORRECTION:
Special Exams will be on January 19, Thursday, 1:30 to 4:30 PM.  

ATTENTION: 

Carillo
Lazarte 

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SPECIAL PROJECT for those who missed the Group Activity  

To those who were ABSENT last meeting, January 07, you just missed  the Group Activity/ Project worth 40 points of your CP grade. 

However, I sent you emails regarding a special project due tomorrow, January 11. To those who've read this, kindly inform your groupmate/s.

I will only consider giving this chance for the first grading period ONLY.

Coincidence? or Copycat?

Check this out....

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/01/06/12/philippine-tourism-second-copycat-ad-row

Slain journalist got death threat - NUJP

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 01/06/2012 8:20 PM | Updated as of 01/06/2012 8:20 PM

News details

IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES

DOT's new tourism slogan..Is this slogan really convincing enough for the tourists to come and visit our country?

do you agree?

Different things delight different people. But it is my delight to keep the ruling faculty sound without turning away  either from any man or from any of the things which happen to men, but looking at and receiving all with welcome eyes and using everything according to its values.

by: Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor and Stoic Philosopher)

I agree :)