Is ENG398 hard at UB?

Based on 4 student ratings, ENG398 is demanding (difficulty 70/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (50/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

How many hours per week is ENG398?

Students rate the workload as heavy compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

What is the grading like in ENG398?

Grade accessibility for ENG398 is rated 50/100. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Is attendance mandatory for ENG398?

Attendance importance is rated 0/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

What type of assignments does ENG398 have?

ENG398 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: extra credit. Its difficulty score is 70/100, which reads as demanding.

ENG 3983 credits

ENG 398: Ethics in Journalism

4 public student ratings, updated Oct 2026 · no written reviews yet

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From the catalog: Is it ever OK to break the law to get a story? When is it the right decision to publish a rumor? How do you know whether a picture that likely will offend readers and viewers should be used? This course pushes students to examine how every action a journalist makes in gathering, organizing and presenting the news requires a value judgment. The course covers media credibility, steps in ethical decision-making, handling anonymous and unreliable sources, accuracy, conflict of interest and the difference between reporting and exploiting grief. The course uses the Society of Professional Journalists code of ethics as a model and guideline. Students study a range of historical scenarios as well as hypothetical cases. They debate with the instructor and each other. Students read and discuss the decisions and mistakes of past journalists and analyze the dilemmas unfolding in newsrooms today.
Ratings across the web: 4.8 out of 5 stars4.8from 4 ratings
Department: English

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Professors who have taught ENG 398

Andrew Galarneau
Jody Biehl

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