by Molika Ashford on Feb 04, 2010
Ethics Tweets from Science/Online Media Conference
Last weekend saw a gathering of scientists and journalists for the fourth annual ScienceOnline conference, with several workshops focused on...
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by Molika Ashford on Feb 03, 2010
Scientist says UK Sunday Times Fabricated Blonde Science Quotes
We’ve written before about disappointing science journalism that endangers health, or sticks too closely to press releases, or creates a...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 02, 2010
Vaccine Libel Suit Challenges Another Science Journalist
Libel law is a vital tool for protecting people from the harm of journalism gone wrong. Recently, however, some experts...
by George F. Bishop , David W. Moore on Feb 01, 2010
2010 Top Ten ‘Dubious Polling’ Awards: Year’s Problematic Polls
Every year, poll watchers are confronted with poll results and commentary that defy either logic or science, often raising question...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 01, 2010
Minneapolis Star Tribune Byline Strike Begins
A planned byline strike at the Minneapolis Star Tribune began as scheduled Tuesday, January 26. CityPages, a Minneapolis/St. Paul news...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 31, 2010
Gawker Shirks Ethics and Law? Offered Reward for Apple Tablet Info
If paying sources surreptitiously--through an airplane ticket, a hotel room, or even just a boost in their professional status--seems too...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 30, 2010
Discussion Spreads on M.D. Reporters in Haiti Earthquake Coverage
Comments on the role or reporters during disaster situations have spread beyond the story of CNN correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 29, 2010
National Enquirer Ineligible for Pulitzer for John Edwards affair on a Technicality
The hubbub over National Enquirer’s plan to enter its coverage of John Edward’s extramarital affair for a Pulitzer Prize has...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 28, 2010
More Conflict of Interest Issues at the New York Times
The issue of conflicting interest has already been plaguing the New York Times this year. But that was before Clark...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 27, 2010
After David Goldman Flight, Edward Wasserman Argues Upside of Paying Sources
iMediaEthics recently wrote about NBC offering a free flight to David Goldman and his son Sean after a long custody battle...