What should the ethics of a journalist be?
Say a journalist is sent to gather information for a story. They get to the scene, talk to a few people, take some footage, and try to find the facts. Then they put all of it together and come up with the news. How do we know if they left something out, or what they tell us is actually fact? How do we know if the reporter (journalist), really cares if the people get the truth?
Honesty, integrity, and accuracy.
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March 27th, 2010 at 11:56 am
you don’t know, that’s why you should always compare different sources of information (newspapers) on the same event.
so that you will get a clearer picture of what really is going on.
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March 27th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Honesty, integrity, and accuracy.
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March 27th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
While various existing codes have some differences, most share common elements including the principles of — truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness and public accountability — as these apply to the acquisition of newsworthy information and its subsequent dissemination to the public.
* Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
* Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.
* Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.
* Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyone’s privacy.
* Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.
* Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes.
* Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.
* Balance a criminal suspect’s fair trial rights with the public’s right to be informed.
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