Case 4.1: Stephen Hess, "Lying (For Journalists)

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Essay

Case 4.1: Stephen Hess, "Lying (for Journalists)"
-There are four situations in which a journalist may consider lying, according to the Society of Professional Journalists' handbook on ethics. Select one of these cases to analyze in detail (e.g., in what instance would you be able to determine that "the harm prevented by the information outweighed the damage caused by the deception"?).

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Definitions:

UV-A Rays

Long-wave ultraviolet light that penetrates the deepest into the skin, causing aging and long-term skin damage.

Window Glass

Transparent material, typically made from silica, used in the construction of windows to allow light to enter buildings while providing weather resistance.

Ultraviolet Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing sunburn and other types of damage.

Skin Cancers

Malignancies that arise from the skin, often due to overexposure to UV radiation, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.