The Ethics of Immersive Reporting
Research Mentor(s)
Connell, Joan M.
Description
My research was on the ethics of immersive reporting and the fine line journalists must walk between being empathetic to their subjects and not getting too involved. I focused on three case studies showing the different ethical complications real life journalists faced, what they did well and what mistakes they made. I specifically chose case studies that centered around children since they are incredibly vulnerable and can be potentially exploited by the media. I examined areas that journalists should improve on and what publications should do in order to better prepare their reporters when going into an immersive storytelling project.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
16-5-2018 9:00 AM
End Date
16-5-2018 12:00 PM
Department
Journalism
Genre/Form
student projects, posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Investigative reporting; Journalistic ethics; Reporters and reporting
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
The Ethics of Immersive Reporting
My research was on the ethics of immersive reporting and the fine line journalists must walk between being empathetic to their subjects and not getting too involved. I focused on three case studies showing the different ethical complications real life journalists faced, what they did well and what mistakes they made. I specifically chose case studies that centered around children since they are incredibly vulnerable and can be potentially exploited by the media. I examined areas that journalists should improve on and what publications should do in order to better prepare their reporters when going into an immersive storytelling project.