Defining and analyzing journalistic deception.

Deni Elliott; Charles Culver

Defining and analyzing journalistic deception.

University of South Florida

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Abstract

Many journalists, readers and scholars exhibit confusion concerning the nature and justification of deception. In this article, we clarify those acts that should count as deception. Before discussing if any cases of deception can be construed as morally justified, we clarify which investigative, interrogative, and information-giving techniques are deceptive on their face. We also bracket borderline cases.

Original language	American English
Journal	Default journal
State	Published - Jan 1 1992

Keywords

Ethics
Deception

Disciplines

Ethics and Political Philosophy
Journalism Studies

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