News or Rumor? <i>Politico</i> and the Edwards Affair
This case is about how journalists make daily decisions on what to write, and what not to write. Students are asked to weigh the credibility of different sources of news, and discuss different standards of accuracy for blogs, tabloids, and more mainstream news outlets. They can also discuss the fine line between privacy and the public’s right to know.
Case number:
CSJ-08-0018.0PO
Category:
Journalism Cases
Topics:
ethics, blogging, celebrity reporting
Teaching resources:
Teaching note