In your own words, write a journal assignment articulating the differences between laws and ethics as they apply to digital communication. Make sure to include examples of both, and explain why they are both important for media professionals to understand. How can both law and ethics guide the behavior of professionals across media fields?
Prompt: In your journal submission, include the following critical elements:
a) Explain the differences between laws and ethics as they apply to digital communication
b) Provide examples of law and ethics related to the area of digital communication
c) Explain why both law and ethics are important for media professionals
d) Explain how law and ethics guide the behavior of professionals across media fields
Guidelines for Submission: at least two sources cited in APA format. Your journal assignment must be 5 to 6 paragraphs in length.
Textbook: Media Law and Ethics, Chapter 5 by Roy L. Moore
Textbook: Media Ethics: Issues and Cases, Chapter 1 by Philip Patterson