Burgess was the driving force behind the creation of the School’s Center for Journalism Ethics and a tireless advocate for integrity in newsgathering and dissemination.
Year: 2021
Reporting on judicial misconduct: how reporters can penetrate an opaque system
When judicial misconduct happens, it can fracture the foundation of a functional judiciary while being very hard for reporters and the public to see.
Who will help? Local reporters are especially vulnerable to gender-based harassment
For local journalists and broadcasters, harassment in the form of sexist attacks or inappropriate and invasive comments are often coming from a disconcerting place, their own communities.
Panel to discuss criminal justice and reporting
Three panelists with expertise in criminal justice and journalism will engage in a public discussion about media ethics and the challenges of covering the justice system in the U.S.
Culver: Why CNN anchor’s actions hurt journalists across America
The student journalist’s guide to ethically covering protest
Some regard student journalism as a low-risk way for students to learn journalistic skills, and yet student journalists can face strong public criticism.
Mandatory reporting: what journalists get wrong when they cover child abuse, and how to get it right
Advocates say current coverage of child abuse often misses the real story — and with it, a chance to protect children.
The call for plain language: a Q & A with disability studies professor Rebecca Monteleone
The Center for Journalism Ethics interviewed Rebecca Monteleone about her work centering disabled perspectives, the promise of plain language translation and re-considering who your audience is.
Local News Now case study: Salt Lake Tribune
In conjunction with our ethics conference, “Journalism Ethics & Local News Now” (April 23, 2021), we are publishing case studies of each news organizations represented on our panel “Innovations in Local News.” The Salt Lake …
Local News Now case study: WURD Radio
In conjunction with our ethics conference, “Journalism Ethics & Local News Now” (April 23, 2021), we are publishing case studies of each news organizations represented on our panel “Innovations in Local News.” WURD Radio Description …