ISJ.ELAR.1.G
Understand and apply press law and journalistic ethics, including copyright law, the fair use exemption, and the ownership of intellectual property.
Independent Study in Journalism · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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press lawjournalistic ethicscopyright lawfair use exemptionownership of intellectual property
Skills
- understand (press law) #dok1
- apply (journalistic ethics) #dok3
- explain (copyright law) #dok2
- recognize (fair use exemption) #dok1
- distinguish (ownership of intellectual property) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the key elements of press law. #dok1
- I can explain how copyright law affects journalism. #dok2
- I can distinguish between fair use and copyright infringement. #dok2
- I can analyze situations to determine appropriate application of journalistic ethics. #dok3
- I can apply press law and ethics to real-world journalistic scenarios. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding and applying press law and journalistic ethics ensures responsible and legal journalism.
- Knowledge of copyright, fair use, and intellectual property is essential for journalists to protect original work and respect others’ rights.
Essential Questions
- What are the fundamental principles of press law and journalistic ethics?
- How does copyright law impact the daily work of a journalist?
- What constitutes fair use in journalism, and how can one recognize its limits?
- Why is it important for journalists to understand the ownership of intellectual property?
- How do journalistic ethics guide the decision-making process in difficult or complex reporting situations?