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- Ann Auman, PhD, MBA, MA is Professor Emerita at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa since 1991 She is a. media consul... moreAnn Auman, PhD, MBA, MA is Professor Emerita at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa since 1991 She is a. media consultant and is working with the United Nations Development Program on journalism in the Pacific Islands. She has won an international media ethics teaching award. She teaches global media ethics, news literacy and multimedia journalism. Her research is in cross-cultural and global media ethics, and she has recently published in Ethical Space: International Journal of Media Ethics; as well as in the Handbook of Global Media Ethics. She is secretary of the East-West Center Association. She grew up in Hong Kong, and also was a journalist in Canada. She was previously a financial reporter with The Toronto Star, and also worked at Global TV, the Globe and Mail and the Vancouver Sun. She has a PhD in Political Science (Hawaiʻi), an MBA (Toronto), a master’s in Asian Studies (Hawaiʻi) and a B.A. in Chinese (Toronto).edit
Media ethics in the Pacific Islands varies considerably among nations in practice, as shown in scholarship. This case study of 16 Marshall Islands journalists aims to provide evidence of ethical decision-making in practice in one Pacific... more
Media ethics in the Pacific Islands varies considerably among nations in practice, as shown in scholarship. This case study of 16 Marshall Islands journalists aims to provide evidence of ethical decision-making in practice in one Pacific Island nation, and demonstrate the intersection of imported journalism values and local culture. It builds on survey work of Pacific Island journalists' roles by Singh and Hanusch (2021), the Worlds of Journalism study by Hanitzsch et al. (2019) and works by David Robie (2003, 2004, 2014 and 2019). Responses are analysed from 16 journalists in the Republic of the Marshall Islands who made ethical decisions in a journalism workshop by the newly established Pacific Media Institute at the College of Marshall Islands in June 2022. First, the participants identified ethical conflicts in carrying out their professional duties. Next, they applied standard ethics codes from democracies (absolutism), to local scenarios. Discussion centered on how to address the core value of independence because of dominance of the church and the strongly influential chiefly system in RMI. Personal relationships were also factored in their ethical decision-making because the journalists considered the perspectives of all stakeholders in reporting on Marshallese culture and society. They were keenly aware of the consequences of their reporting on their community. They offered unique, locally derived solutions from different perspectives. They often exhibited an 'ethics of care', prioritising humanity and sometimes societal harmony.
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Abstract: This paper documents some popular websites and other online initiatives aimed at teaching English to children and adults in the context of educational reform and subsequent "English fever." It builds on research on the... more
Abstract: This paper documents some popular websites and other online initiatives aimed at teaching English to children and adults in the context of educational reform and subsequent "English fever." It builds on research on the adaptation of popular magazines for teaching ...
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Media ethics in the Pacific Islands varies considerably among nations in practice, as shown in scholarship. This case study of 16 Marshall Islands journalists aims to provide evidence of ethical decision-making in practice in one Pacific... more
Media ethics in the Pacific Islands varies considerably among nations in practice, as shown in scholarship. This case study of 16 Marshall Islands journalists aims to provide evidence of ethical decision-making in practice in one Pacific Island nation, and demonstrate the intersection of imported journalism values and local culture. It builds on survey work of Pacific Island journalists' roles by Singh and Hanusch (2021), the Worlds of Journalism study by Hanitzsch et al. (2019) and works by David Robie (2003, 2004, 2014 and 2019). Responses from 16 journalists in the Republic of the Marshall Islands who made ethical decisions during a journalism workshop facilitated by the newly established Pacific Media Institute at the College of Marshall Islands in June 2022 were analysed. First, the participants identified ethical conflicts in carrying out their professional duties. Next, they applied standard ethics codes from democracies (absolutism), to local scenarios. Discussion centered on how to address the core value of independence because of dominance of the church and the strongly influential chiefly system in RMI. Personal relationships were also factored in their ethical decision-making because the journalists considered the perspectives of all stakeholders in reporting on Marshallese culture and society. They were keenly aware of the consequences of their reporting on their community. They offered unique, locally derived solutions from different perspectives. They often exhibited an 'ethics of care', prioritising humanity and sometimes societal harmony.
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Abstract Media ethics in the Pacific Islands varies considerably among nations in practice, as shown in scholarship. This case study of 16 Marshall Islands journalists aims to provide evidence of ethical decision-making in practice in... more
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Media ethics in the Pacific Islands varies considerably among nations in practice, as shown in scholarship. This case study of 16 Marshall Islands journalists aims to provide evidence of ethical decision-making in practice in one Pacific Island nation, and demonstrate the intersection of imported journalism values and local culture. It builds on survey work of Pacific Island journalists’ roles by Singh and Hanusch (2021), the Worlds of Journalism study by Hanitzsch et al. (2019) and works by Robie (2004, 2014 and 2019). Responses from 16 journalists in the Republic of the Marshall Islands who made ethical decisions during a journalism workshop facilitated by the newly established Pacific Media Institute at the College of Marshall Islands in June 2022 were analysed. First, the participants identified ethical conflicts in carrying out their professional duties. Next, they applied standard ethics codes from democracies (absolutism), to local scenarios. Discussion centered on how to address the core value of independence because of dominance of the church and the strongly influential chiefly system in RMI. Personal relationships were also factored in their ethical decision-making because the journalists considered the perspectives of all stakeholders in reporting on Marshallese culture and society. They were keenly aware of the consequences of their reporting on their community. They offered unique, locally derived solutions from different perspectives. They often exhibited an ‘ethics of care', prioritising humanity and sometimes societal harmony.
Media ethics in the Pacific Islands varies considerably among nations in practice, as shown in scholarship. This case study of 16 Marshall Islands journalists aims to provide evidence of ethical decision-making in practice in one Pacific Island nation, and demonstrate the intersection of imported journalism values and local culture. It builds on survey work of Pacific Island journalists’ roles by Singh and Hanusch (2021), the Worlds of Journalism study by Hanitzsch et al. (2019) and works by Robie (2004, 2014 and 2019). Responses from 16 journalists in the Republic of the Marshall Islands who made ethical decisions during a journalism workshop facilitated by the newly established Pacific Media Institute at the College of Marshall Islands in June 2022 were analysed. First, the participants identified ethical conflicts in carrying out their professional duties. Next, they applied standard ethics codes from democracies (absolutism), to local scenarios. Discussion centered on how to address the core value of independence because of dominance of the church and the strongly influential chiefly system in RMI. Personal relationships were also factored in their ethical decision-making because the journalists considered the perspectives of all stakeholders in reporting on Marshallese culture and society. They were keenly aware of the consequences of their reporting on their community. They offered unique, locally derived solutions from different perspectives. They often exhibited an ‘ethics of care', prioritising humanity and sometimes societal harmony.
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This study of online newspaper reader comments about a murder trial in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi illustrates that readers will write their own narrative of events, revealing perspectives that journalists may not be covering, but that illuminate... more
This study of online newspaper reader comments about a murder trial in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi illustrates that readers will write their own narrative of events, revealing perspectives that journalists may not be covering, but that illuminate issues in the cultural fabric of a community. This study uses frame theory and textual analysis to identify themes in anonymous reader comments attached to stories in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser before and during the trial of a white American federal security agent who fatally shot a Hawaiian man. The most common themes that emerged from the reader comments when applying the responsibility and culture frames before and during the trial were: blame assigned to the agent, to the victim, to society and to the media; also culture clash, as expressed as local vs outsider culture, and local and haole (white) identity construction. The study also discusses the challenges of utilizing anonymous reader comments, which have been increasingly discredited because they are anonymous, and suggests that they could have validity in certain contexts.
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Netflix Nations is unique in its theorization of contexts as critical to studies in Internet-distributed television. Ramon’s summary of this book is instructive: ‘It may now be appropriate to see Netflix as a collection of national media... more
Netflix Nations is unique in its theorization of contexts as critical to studies in Internet-distributed television. Ramon’s summary of this book is instructive: ‘It may now be appropriate to see Netflix as a collection of national media services tied together in the one platform rather than as a uniform global service’ (p. 184). This emphasises that distinctive social, cultural, economic and legal environments deserve scholarly considerations in investigating the operations of, and access to, transnational television services across different contexts.
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This article employs an interdisciplinary lens to present team-teaching models in key courses in a new convergence curriculum at a small, undergraduate journalism program. In the models, degrees of faculty collaboration vary depending on... more
This article employs an interdisciplinary lens to present team-teaching models in key courses in a new convergence curriculum at a small, undergraduate journalism program. In the models, degrees of faculty collaboration vary depending on course level. Students in first-...
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Following ethical standards is more critical than ever in a digital world where media reaches global, fragmented audiences. But each country, culture, and situation is different. So, how do we decide what standards are important to teach?... more
Following ethical standards is more critical than ever in a digital world where media reaches global, fragmented audiences. But each country, culture, and situation is different. So, how do we decide what standards are important to teach? Syndicate participants identified issues that instructors need to address to answer this question. This report represents areas of agreement as well as differences on teaching ethics without borders in a digital age.
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Language skills are a major concern of both editors and educators, and they agree to a large extent on the relative importance of 26 editing skills and knowledge areas.
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The editors in this study say their ability to balance words and visuals while smoothly managing staff, as well as their experience in page design, has helped them see the broader picture.
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News editing has undergone several waves of substantial change in the last 25 years. The most obvious has been technological. Computer editing, pagination and digital imaging, which were barely a dream 30 years ago, are tools of the trade... more
News editing has undergone several waves of substantial change in the last 25 years. The most obvious has been technological. Computer editing, pagination and digital imaging, which were barely a dream 30 years ago, are tools of the trade today. ... Organizational change is a ...
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Abstract: This paper documents some popular websites and other online initiatives aimed at teaching English to children and adults in the context of educational reform and subsequent "English fever." It builds on research on the... more
Abstract: This paper documents some popular websites and other online initiatives aimed at teaching English to children and adults in the context of educational reform and subsequent "English fever." It builds on research on the adaptation of popular magazines for teaching ...
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EJ651807 - Noble Work, but Undervalued: The Status and Value of Copy Editing in Journalism Schools.
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This study of the afternoon Honolulu Star-Bulletin after an announcement to shut it down in 1999 hypothesizes that the strong cultural connections between the paper and its Hawai'i community helped prevent its closure. A cultural... more
This study of the afternoon Honolulu Star-Bulletin after an announcement to shut it down in 1999 hypothesizes that the strong cultural connections between the paper and its Hawai'i community helped prevent its closure. A cultural approach to the study of this organization reveals the shared meaning and group identity of newsroom employees that were a product of the paper's history and community ties, and were illuminated during the crisis. Other scholars could use this approach to examine cultural connections between newspapers and diverse communities, particularly during times of change.
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This article evaluates team teaching models of new media convergence curriculum at a small, undergraduate journalism program. In the models, degrees of faculty collaboration vary depending on course level and goal. Students in first-year,... more
This article evaluates team teaching models of new media convergence curriculum at a small, undergraduate journalism program. In the models, degrees of faculty collaboration vary depending on course level and goal. Students in first-year, basic journalism classes benefited from a lower level of collaboration than those in second-year classes where advanced cross-platform, integrated knowledge, and skills were needed. We suggest that team teaching and teaching media convergence go hand-in-hand; however, a successful program depends on administrative support and the willingness of instructors to collaborate and learn new skills and knowledge across media platforms.
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EJ530565 - A Lesson for Instructors: Top 10 Copy-Editing Skills.
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EJ651807 - Noble Work, but Undervalued: The Status and Value of Copy Editing in Journalism Schools.
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EJ530565 - A Lesson for Instructors: Top 10 Copy-Editing Skills.
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This article evaluates team teaching models of new media convergence curriculum at a small, undergraduate journalism program. In the models, degrees of faculty collaboration vary depending on course level and goal. Students in first-year,... more
This article evaluates team teaching models of new media convergence curriculum at a small, undergraduate journalism program. In the models, degrees of faculty collaboration vary depending on course level and goal. Students in first-year, basic journalism classes benefited from a lower level of collaboration than those in second-year classes where advanced cross-platform, integrated knowledge, and skills were needed. We suggest that team teaching and teaching media convergence go hand-in-hand; however, a successful program depends on administrative support and the willingness of instructors to collaborate and learn new skills and knowledge across media platforms.
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The editors in this study say their ability to balance words and visuals while smoothly managing staff, as well as their experience in page design, has helped them see the broader picture.
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More newspapers are setting up design desks when they are redesigned or as pagination is introduced. Editors say design desks are improving the looks of papers, but the debate over who is controlling the news - designers or editors -... more
More newspapers are setting up design desks when they are redesigned or as pagination is introduced. Editors say design desks are improving the looks of papers, but the debate over who is controlling the news - designers or editors - continues.