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CHARACTERISTICS OF EDITORIAL WRITING

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Shattered Glass writer/director Billy Ray calls his film “a cautionary tale – a story about the difference between being a good reporter and a hot one."

Before the movie: Where do you stand on the ethical questions raised by Shattered Glass? Before you answer, take some time to investigate the issues by researching the journalists listed below, each of whom has been accused of fabricating stories like Stephen Glass.

Research these journalists:

  • Julie Amparano (Pouriya)
  • Mike Barnicle (Yourtana)
  • Jayson Blair (Autumn & Marcus)
  • Janet Cooke (Ramsha & Syed)
  • Ruth Shalit (Jadon)
  • Patricia Smith (Bella)

After the movie: