Disinformation, Misinformation, and Fake News Teach-Out

Tracie Mauriello, former journalist turned contract ghostwriter, speaks about the evolving role of journalism in the digital age in this segment. She provides an overview of the core values that journalists bring to their work and how the newsroom functions to ensure that journalists maintain these values and standards. For more information about journalistic ethics, visit the Society of Professional Journalists website.

Reflection: In this step, Tracie talks about the important role that journalists play in society. She makes a strong case for supporting journalism, along with the ethical standards that go along with their profession. Consider the following:

• Think about a recent article that you read, did you look at who wrote it? Did you search the author’s name to learn more about their work?
• Take a moment to reflect on the work and ethical decision-making that goes into developing a strong journalistic piece. Does this change the way you view your news? Why or why not?