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What is the Code of Ethics according to the Society of Professional Journalists?
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*Seek truth and report it.
Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information. *Minimize Harm Ethical journlaists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings deserving or respect. *Act Independently Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than the public's right to know. *Be Accountable Journalists are accountable to their readers, listeners, viewers ans each other. |
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The Elements of Journalism
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1. Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth
2. Its first loyalty is to citizens 3. Its essence is a discipline of verification 4. Journalists must maintain an independence from those they cover 5. Journalism must serve as an independent monitor of power 6. Journalism must provide a forum for public criticism and compromise 7. Journalism must strive to make the significant interesting and relevant 8. It must keep the news comprehensive and in proportion 9. Journalists have an obligation to exercise their personal conscience 10. Citizens also have rights and responsibilities regarding the news |
