This semester has been an educational roller coaster for me.
I’ve learned a great deal and acquired so much knowledge in a variety of areas
I never would’ve imagined. Learning about different types of ethical situations
and how to deal with them has really opened my eyes. This class has really
allowed me to evaluate things differently. Every time I see a news story, I
always take the time in the end to decide whether or not it was ethical and
view it in different perspectives. I now remind myself that there are 2 sides
to every story-the good and the bad.
All of the case studies we did in class really helped me
with my research skills. It made me realize that in order to find every detail
of a story, you always have to dig deeper. There will always be something
someone will miss and can make the story be interpreted in whole different way
that can sometimes be untrue.
Professor Bufkins made us look beyond the facts and really
made us use our critical thinking skills. I never knew there were so many laws
professionals had to abide by when dealing with the public.
My “oh wow” moment in this class was definitely the working
in groups part. With the class consisting of advertising and PR majors, I never
knew how different we all think. It was an interesting experience and I have to
say it has definitely prepared me for when I actually have to work with people who
have different views than me. After the
first case study and having everyone present different case studies from then
on made class ten times more interesting. Getting to present to the class and
explaining our case studies made learning the material so much easier.
I enjoyed our class discussions of “what would you do” if
you were in the situation. Sure, we had our disagreements but Professor Bufkins
would always ensure it never got out of hand. She wanted us to express our
thoughts and opinions, which helped to see the situation in a better light.
Doing this made me understand everything a lot better. She wanted the students
to engage in order to make the material easier to understand, which in my
opinion helped out a lot.
From learning that the word “privacy” is nowhere to be found
in the U.S Constitution, to knowing the difference between libel and slander, my
mind was filled with all these new ideas and perspectives of things. Every
class was different and had some type of entertainment along with the
discussion for the day. Incorporating social media into the class was also
something I enjoyed. What other professor lets you tweet in class? Making
social media a part of our grade was extremely helpful for me in so many ways. Using
it now will only help us stay ahead with what is going on in our world. Also,
with social media growing everyday, using it now will definitely help out in
the near future.
As journalists, being ethical is crucial in the
professional world, and after taking this class, I feel like I’m prepared to at
least differentiate the wrong from right. Professor Bufkins has taught me a lot and after taking this class, as
cheesy as this sounds, I feel like I can do so much more with my degree and
take it to a whole new level. I always
knew the importance of ethics, but now I know the true meaning of why they
exist in the workplace. As this semester comes to an end, I look back at all
the things I’ve learned in this class and can honestly say I’ll take it all
with me and use it
in my future career.
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