Law vs Ethics Law and Ethics Todays topic

Law vs. Ethics Law and Ethics

Today’s topic Today we’re talking about the difference between law and ethics.

What types of professions have ethics? In your notes, take a moment to list at least five professions that have codes of ethics.

Rules? What are the ethical guidelines for these professions?

Example … Let’s use one we all know. What are the guidelines or rules teachers should or must follow?

Now, let’s fill out a diagram. Using what we brainstorme d, look at what fits in each category. Law Ethics

What are ethics? 1. Take a moment to come up with a definition.

What are ethics? 1. Take a moment to come up with a definition. 2. Find a neighbor and share your definition.

What did you find? Come up with a definition as a class.

First, let’s fill out a diagram. What are the definitions of each? Law Ethics

A code. . . Why do journalists have a code of ethics? Think-pair-share this with a neighbor. We will discuss this as a class.

Let’s put this into practice. If you look at the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, what areas are outlined? Why do you think these are so prominent?

Where should journalists be? Where must journalis ts reside on this diagram ? Law Ethics

Is this law or ethics? • Copyright • Paying a source • Accessing police reports • Being truthful to your readers • Recording sources without their knowledge or consent

Quiz time. . . Now, using your notes, define the following: • Law • Ethics