Journalism Ethics: Stephen Glass and Juan Thompson Fabrication Scandals

Journalism Ethics: Stephen Glass and Juan Thompson Fabrication Scandals

    Presenter(s)

    Xi Jin, Christopher M Miller, Annette M Taylor, Qi Wang

    Comments

    This poster reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process.

    Description

    Stephen Glass, at the age of 25, was a popular and prolific writer in the 1990s who had stories published in top news magazines including the New Republic, Harper’s and Rolling Stone. Then it was discovered that Glass had plagiarized and fabricated scores of stories. Qi Wang examines the ethical violations and the impact of his transgressions on journalism’s credibility with audiences. Xi Jin also considers Glass’ transgression in light of today’s charges of “fake news” and how adherence to journalism ethics can prevent against such cases in the future. Christopher Miller examines fabrication in journalism through the 2016 case of Juan Thompson, a journalist for The Intercept, who created sources in some of his stories, apparently to promote an agenda of racial and community justice. While his goal was admirable, Thompson violated ethical norms of journalism and his lying destroyed his credibility with audiences.

    Publication Date

    4-5-2017

    Project Designation

    Course Project - Undergraduate

    Primary Advisor

    Annette M. Taylor

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Communication

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project

    Journalism Ethics: Stephen Glass and Juan Thompson Fabrication Scandals

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