Journalism Ethics Case Studies

Does the Photo Fit the News?

Does the Photo Fit the News?

What happens when a powerful image becomes the face of the immigration debate?
Read More
How to Use Case Studies in Your Class

How to Use Case Studies in Your Class

How to use case studies to integrate ethics content and skills in your classes.
Read More
No Comment

No Comment

What are the ethical issues involved in closing news website comment sections in a democracy?
Read More
Virtual Reality, Immersive Media, and Journalism

Virtual Reality, Immersive Media, and Journalism

What are the ethics of using virtual reality in real journalism?
Read More
Doxing and Digital Journalism

Doxing and Digital Journalism

When can journalists reveal the identity of controversial social media users?
Read More
Collateral Damage to the Truth

Collateral Damage to the Truth

What conflicts arise when journalists want transparency on drone deaths?
Read More
Swipe Right to Expose

Swipe Right to Expose

What happens when journalism meets dating apps at the Rio Olympics?
Read More

More cases coming soon!

Case studies produced by the Media Ethics Initiative remain the intellectual property of the Media Ethics Initiative and the University of Texas at Austin. They can be used in unmodified PDF form without permission for classroom use. For use in publications such as textbooks and other works, please contact the Media Ethics Initiative.