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After the outstanding success of last year’s Ethicontest, the Center for International Media Ethics is proud to announce Ethicontest 2011. Journalists and media professionals from around the world are invited to participate in our second annual essay-writing competition for a chance to win. The contest is open to aspiring and established media writers of all varieties, from journalists to freelancers to students. The Essay Topic “What are the ethical pitfalls of news photography from conflict or disaster zones, and how should a journalist choose what to publish?” The Conditions Submitted essays should be no longer than 2,000 words. They must be written in English. Please note that due to the large number of submissions we receive, CIME is not able to assess essays written in other languages. Essays should be emailed to ethicontest@cimethics.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than November 30, 2011, along with the author’s name, country of origin and contact information. Submissions submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. In the event the author submits an article that has already been published, it should include a reference to its original publication date and source (as well as website link, in the case of online publication). The Prizes The winner of the 2011 CIME Ethicontest will be awarded a scholarship to become certified in J-Ethinomics, CIME’s online media-ethics training program. In addition, the winner will receive the book “The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect” by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel. The perfect addition to any journalist or journalism student’s bookshelf, the book discusses the ethics, commercial pressures, techniques and future of journalism. Please note that “The Elements of Journalism” is in English. Finally, the winning essay will be published on the CIME website and in the CIME newsletter. About the Judge All submitted essays will be reviewed and evaluated by acclaimed Zimbabwean journalist Geoffrey Nyarota, in association with CIME. A renowned journalist and author, Mr. Nyarota is the recipient of nine international media awards, including the CPJ International Press Freedom Award (2001), the Golden Pen of Freedom Award (2002) and the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize (2002). For more information about CIME and the J-Ethinomics training, please visit our website: www.cimethics.org and www.ethicsformedia.org Read about last year's Ethicontest. Any prizes offered by CIME are subject to availability; if a stated prize is unavailable, CIME will offer an alternative of the same value. Prizes are non-transferable. CIME reserves the right to use the winner’s name on CIME's website or in any of CIME’s publications. Copyright 2011 by Center for International Media Ethics. All worldwide rights reserved. Read the original article here.