In 2003, NPR senior news managers collected years of ethical guidance into the organization’s first News Code of Ethics. The document has been revised several times and finally placed in 2010. The early code reviewed policies to protect independence, but was quieter about how to apply values of fairness. The new 2010 code was then split into two documents, a statement of Guiding Principles and accompanying handbook. The handbook includes the rules of NPR journalists, do and don’t do, as well as, decision-making frameworks. Understanding the guidelines will make gray areas a little more black and white. Although most times the handbook is meant to rise questions not offer answers.
In overview NPR’s mission statement is “create a more informed
In overview NPR’s mission statement is “create a more informed