1. Know the SPJ code of ethics:
and be prepared to answer questions about it for the quiz on October 16th.
2. Do the Case Studies Assignment.
3. Be very familiar with the Hazelwood decision and one other law case provided on the Student Press Law Center website and answer these questions:
| 1. What happened in the case? | 4. When did it happen? |
| 2. Who was involved? | 5. Why is it important to be familiar with this case? |
| 3. Where did it take place? |
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How has this case had an influence on journalists today?
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4. Read this article:
After reviewing the readers' responses section at the end of the article, write your own response.
5. Write a straight news story that follows an inverted pyramid based on the news conference with Mr. Cummings.
These discussion points will help you write the story.