Equality and the Future — Test

Question 1 • English Language Arts 10

What is the most ethical course of action the reporter could take?

Answer

convince the editor-in-chief not to run the story, because the reporter knows that her uncle is a skilled pilot and believes that the allegations are false

tell the editor-in-chief about her relationship to the pilot, and ask that the story be assigned to another reporter

research and write the article, but have a colleague edit it before it is submitted to make sure there are no signs of bias

investigate the claims without revealing that the pilot is her uncle; the fact that he is a relative will not affect her reporting

Explanation

The reporter’s family relationship creates a potential conflict of interest, even if she believes her uncle is innocent and intends to be fair. She should disclose that relationship to the editor-in-chief and ask for the story to be assigned to someone else. Having a colleague edit her work would not remove the conflict, and concealing the relationship would be unethical.

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