MJM-025: MEDIA ETHICS AND LAWS – Assignment 06 (Jan/July 2025 Cycle)
Below are the full questions from the MJM-025 Assignment 06 along with direct links to their detailed answers. Each answer is written in 600+ words in easy-to-understand language, ideal for IGNOU students.
- Choose a recent political advertisement that has sparked debate regarding ethical concerns. Analyze the ad using ethical frameworks such as truthfulness, fairness, and social responsibility. Discuss its potential impact on public opinion, political discourse, and democratic values.
Read Full Answer - Explore the role of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in investigative journalism in India. Select a case where RTI disclosures led to significant public revelations. Assess the effectiveness of RTI in holding power accountable and the challenges faced by journalists and activists in accessing information.
Read Full Answer - Investigate a recent case where a media organization faced backlash for publishing misleading or false information. Analyze how the organization responded, whether self-regulation measures were effective, and what lessons can be learned for responsible journalism in the digital age.
Read Full Answer - Analyze the case of news articles being used to train AI without the publisher’s permission in the context of evolving copyright laws, digital piracy, and fair use. Discuss possible legal reforms or industry adaptations to protect both creators and consumers.
Read Full Answer - Monitor TV, newspapers, or social media for three advertisements that seem misleading, exaggerated, or deceptive. Compare them with advertising ethics and ASCI guidelines. Write a report analyzing how these ads violate ethical principles and suggest how they could be made more truthful.
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These answers are crafted specifically for IGNOU’s MJM-025 Media Ethics and Laws course. You can use them as a reference for your assignments and modify them in your own words before submission.
Assignment Code: MJM-025/ Jan.2025/ July2025 Cycle
Total Marks: 100
Weightage: 30%
Tags: IGNOU MJM-025, Media Ethics, Press Laws, Journalism Ethics, RTI, Copyright, Advertising Guidelines
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