ambush journalism

Ambush Journalism Ambush is the act or instance of lying concealed so as to attack by surprise. Journalism is the occupation of reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news. Ambush Journalism is commonly seen in American public affairs and tabloid programs. Ambush Journalism has been around for as long as we can remember and will continue to be around in the future. The question however is if Ambush Journalism is ethical or not. This is …

…the radio and thinking on whether or not the information provided, such as quotes were obtained by using unethical techniques such as Ambush Journalism. This paper has taught me that in every situation as a journalist you need to look at the entire situation and determine if you are or are going to violate any of the rules in the code of ethics. Bibliography 1. Ethics In Media Communications, Third Edition. Louis Alvin Day, 2000, pages 136-137.