View 3: Fairness linked directly to validity The 1999 Standards defines ‘customary responsibilities’ for professional test developers, publishers, sponsors, and users in the evaluation of tests, testing practices and effects of test use (AERA, APA & NCME, 1999, p. 73). It contains a section on fairness in testing and test use. While recognizing the existence of many other alternatives but equally legitimate perspectives on fairness, it approves three prevalent characterizations of test fairness in the
The codes of ethics also would incorporate aspects of public accountability and responsibility. Though the findings concerning the issues of fairness, impartiality and integrity were of great importance, different bodies, mainly media organizations felt that the move towards regulation would limit freedom and deter effective and free reporting. Apart from this, the Inquiry found less consensus on the enforcement of accountability after the implementation of the regulation. The existence of
be done differently? Shattered Glass and the story of Stephen Glass, although fascinating and disturbing brings up a valid point. Stephen glass is violated the fundamental rules of journalism. Which is consist conflicts of interest, accuracy, objectivity, fairness and sensationalism. In Glass cases it is possible that conflict of interest and sensationalism is the main problem why he busted. Glass was so want to succeed and he tend to more relied on sensationalism to incorporate into editor interest
extensive research and numerous interviews with former Oklahoma State players, coaches and other individuals associated with the football program. At first glance the article seems like an ethically sound article, as it uses all three legs of the reporting stool: interviewing, research and observation. Although those things seemed to provide an accurate story, that was not the case for former Oklahoma State quarterback, Aso Pogi, who was quoted in the article. Pogi played for the Cowboys from 1999
Introduction I will discuss what I learned from reading Brill’s Content article. Then, I will discuss my findings from visiting Media Research Center (MRC) and Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) websites. I will share my opinion of about the Newsweek. Finally, I will share my thoughts about the role I think the media should play in a democracy. Brill’s Content Before I purchase a big price item I do a lot of research, after reading Gartner’s article, I realized I should do the same when reading
positions, but typically not openly so. The journalistic ethics of impartiality and fairness are strong influences on the vocation. But journalistic impartiality is not the pristine impartiality of philosophy. Alternatively, a journalist attempts to be objective by two methods: 1) fairness to those related with the news and 2) a professional process of information gathering that looks for fairness, completeness, and accuracy. As we all recognize, the ethical heights journalists set for themselves are not
Important Principles in Forensic Reporting and Documentation Forensic reporting is a communication method that accounts for the client and practitioner’s interactions in sessions. This includes assessments, treatment sessions, and mental status examinations. After years of working with a client, they may be referred to another professional in order to receive different mental health services. With that transfer, documents are the major form of communication between the two clinicians. This open
Hondo college relates to the study of the Administration of Justice in many ways. It is meant to be a preparation course, emphasizing the importance of quality writing for the purpose of police reporting and communication to the various public agencies involved with any type of criminal behavior. Police reporting is one of the most significant elements of overall criminal justice (Gammage, p 22, 2008) and impacts the police chief, the individual officers, the victims, the accused criminal, the lawyers
responsibilities lie. However, it is nothing but an ideal that is unrealistic in the real world of journalism,” (Berry 122). In the nineteenth and early twentieth century, journalistic objectivity was a fundamental ethical principle. Objectivity, as a way of reporting “just the facts” from a detached perspective was entrenched at major newspapers in North America. Similarly, journalists were enforced to maintain independence from those they covered. Over the years, this traditional understanding of objectivity
carefully at pertaining to this essay are accuracy, accountability, digital media publication. “Accuracy is the moral imperative of journalists and news organizations, and should not be compromised”; it’s what journalists should seek out in finding stories and their accompanying sources, what they must take responsibility for. On that note, journalists are accountable for the fairness and reliability, the distinction between news and opinion of all reporting. Finally, under digital media, journalists
Every workday, a Federal government contractor has the opportunity to tangibly demonstrate their commitment to their organizations’ ethical values by dutifully recording time dedicated to work activities for the clients. At my organization, time reporting was not merely a reflection of what the Federal government pays for services, it was a reflection of the trustworthiness of the organization and each individual. In leadership, ethics has to do with what leaders do and who they are. The choices leaders
Conceptual Framework The first conceptual framework for financial reporting was developed in the 1970s by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the US. The conceptual framework is a series of Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts (SFACs), taken as a whole, set the objectives, characteristics and other concepts that determine how financial information is measured and displayed in financial statements. In financial reporting, a conceptual framework is a theory of accounting prepared by
society. Secondly, with China's entry into the World Trade Organization, there will be more demand than ever for information, intelligence and awareness of the underlying meanings of the world's happenings. International and cross-cultural news reporting will inevitably clash as the values and conceptions of Eastern and Western viewpoints collide. There is a gap that must be bridged by individuals that understand Western journalism but also understand Chinese cultural perceptions. I envision a future
beginning in the millennium. These scandals prompted the government to pass new accounting regulations to increase the control and accuracy of financial reporting. A prominent piece of legislation is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which applies to publicly traded businesses. The basis of Sarbanes-Oxley is to increase the reliability and accuracy of financial reporting (Noreen). At the time of these scandals, many businesses and individual professions already had ethical and accounting standards
Lance Walton Dr. King MCOM 3330 January 30, 2014 Media Credibility Report In simple terms, Media Literacy can be defined as how we consume and understand the media around us. That is a simple definition as there are more factors and qualifications to call yourself media literate. Media Literacy is not only how we understand our media on the surface but also how we understand it inside and out. It’s not only knowing the “Who?” but the “Why?” and “How?”. Once you have a high standard of media literacy
Some people argue that journalism today is rather fair and balanced, while others would vehemently oppose that view by saying that bias is definitely prevalent in news media and other mediums today. In some instances, there lies the belief that the fairness doctrine should be reestablished in order to mend the problem of bias; however, many would strenuously fight that by arguing that such an act would destroy the freedom of the press guaranteed under the first amendment. Another argument surrounding
When reporting to viewers, the information should be factual and correct. As I mentioned in my introduction yellow journalism did not worry what information was released as long as it was selling newspapers. In modern media, U.S. citizens self-govern the media
regarding every state in the nation. It had both weekly and daily newspapers. Though it started out slow, as the reporting quality increased, so did the advertising and revenue. Values included independence, fairness, accuracy and trust. Loyalty was something that the reporters loved and cherished about the company. But, in the late 1990s, things started to change. Online reporting became popular, and more and more people were going from the daily newspaper to the internet for their breaking news
Mission Statement: The Western Station was created for listeners of many different tastes, focusing heavily on the genres intertwined with country and western. The Western Station is a community based radio station, supporting the local community whilst being run for the community, by volunteers from the community. The music played on The Western Station covers a range of diverse sub-categories of the genres, from country, swing, blues to rockabilly stylings. The Western Station’s mission is to keep
Jin, Drozdenko, and DeLoughy (2013) examined the organizational value clusters to determine that the corporate ideology affects the professional decisions and ethical choices (pp. 13-14). The authors used the data of national survey to analyze the organizational settings and mechanism of the corporate value system. The findings demonstrated that the accounting professionals possess the value judgment and ethical responsibility, but exercise the unethical behavior due to the demand and appreciation