Spj code of ethics
What organization created the journalism code of ethics.
Society of professional journalists
Ethics help build this with the public
Trust
This happen when false information is reported
Misinformation
Telling the truth is called this.
what is accuracy?
A journalist checks multiple sources before publishing.
Ethical journalism
What part of the code means telling the truth .
Seek truth and report it
Ethics ensure news is this and fair
Accurate
A journalist may lose this if they act unethically.
Their job
Treating all sides fairly is called this.
What is fairness?
A reporter only shares one side of a story
Bias
What principle means avoiding outside influence ?
Act independently
Without ethics this can be spread quickly
False information
Breaking ethics can damage a persons
Reputation
Not taking sides is called this
what is impartiality?
Publishing private information without permission
Unethical Behavior
What is taking responsibility for mistakes
Accountable and Transparent
Ethics protect people and reputations
Right
News organizations can lose this from the public.
What is credibility?
Owning yup to mistakes shows this
What is accountability?
Correcting a mistake publicly shows this
Accountability
This principle focuses on respecting others
Minimize Harm
Ethics keep journalism professional and this
Responsible
This spread when journalists don't check facts
What are rumors?
Not being influenced by money or power is this.
What is independence?
Accepting money to change a story line is
Unethical journalisms