by Molika Ashford on Feb 28, 2010
More Bizarre Medical Images, This time at FOX News
As iMediaEthics wrote previously, photo galleries of bizarre medical images of conditions or injuries do not make ethical medical journalism. But...
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by Molika Ashford on Feb 27, 2010
Veteran Investigative Reporters Hired by Church of Scientology
Last November, iMediaEthics drew attention to a job advertisement from the Church of Scientology seeking experienced journalists to further their mission...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 26, 2010
Mugshot Publishing Continues to Expand
Mugshot magazines and newspaper sections, featured in an iMediaEthics report almost two years ago, are still a growth industry. The core...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 26, 2010
Jared Diamond reviews book about himself in Nature (Journal) — Without disclosing the obvious conflict
EXCLUSIVE: There are many things that writers, and the publications that publish their work, can do to lose the trust of readers....
by Molika Ashford on Feb 25, 2010
11 Dead ! Media reports of Papua New Guinea tribal gang gun battle–Untrue
A violent gun battle erupted in the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (SHP PNG)...not really. Even though this...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 25, 2010
NewsTrust’s Weeklong Hunt for Bad Journalism: Join In
This week (through Sunday, February 28) NewsTrust, a public journalism rating site, is hosting a hunt for bad journalism. Working...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 24, 2010
Dodge City Reporter Testifies, Anonymous Source Reveals Himself
Dodge City Daily Globe reporter Claire O’Brien had her contempt charge and fine lifted when she appeared in court and...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 23, 2010
Update: National Enquirer Is Officially Eligible For Pulitzer for John Edwards Affair Story
The verdict is in; the National Enquirer will be considered for a Pulitzer Prize this year for its coverage of...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 22, 2010
NY Times Writer Zachery Kouwe Resigns After Plagiarizing
New York Times reporter Zachery Kouwe resigned after it was revealed that he had plagiarized repeatedly from a Wall Street Journal...