Code of Ethics
never distorting facts nor context, labeling clearly. avoid stereotyping and reporting an non-biased reports, updating info correctly as the story continues growing
What is Seek Truth and Report It?
all views of the story are represented
What is an Accurate Source?
going way too far when publishing articles or news, essentially publishing information that most would think is off limits
What is Public Disclosure of Private or Embarrassing Facts?
What is Fairness to All?
printing defamations about someone, which may lead t monetary punishments after publication
What is Libel?
responding quickly to questions about your reporting, abide by standards, know your mistakes and address them in a proper way. explain your clarifications clearly
What is Be Accountable and Transparent?
the story clearly shows that the author has a bias, and is only supporting that one side of the story
What is an Inaccurate Source?
going too far when gathering the news for whatever article you are going to publish, ex: breaking into a backstage area to get "exclusive" photos or using secret surveillance and trespassing
What is Intrusion?
errors in spelling, names, and errors in the information must be addressed formally and properly. no such thing as an error that is small enough that it shouldn't be addressed. making sure the audience knows it wasn't intentional
What is Admission of Error?
creating brief, but intense emotional reactions and causing overreacting through your information
What is Sensationalism?
avoiding going undercover methods of getting information from someone who might think you are someone else. support both sides of the story while giving context and citing where information was found
What is Seek Truth and Report It?
the article has many improper spelling mistakes, people are not addressed correctly, and sources are not cited correctly
What is a Media Mistake?
What is False Light?
identifying where the information came from, allowing readers and audience to evaluate the value of your information
What is Attribution?
speaking false information about someone, trying to defame them through false accusations
What is Slander?
considering the long-term effect of your actions on other people before you do something, showing compassion for those who may be affected by the news coverage, balancing the public's need for information against potential harm or discomfort
What is Minimize Harm?
the story is informative, objective, relies on facts, the creators are very clearly identified, and the story is timely
What is An Example of Real News?
the publication of information or images that invade another individuals privacy, ex: publishing an article about a celebrity's bedtime routine without their consent
What is Invasion of Privacy?
never faking anything, like photo, quotes taken directly from someone, who you are, ect.. do not make a guess on something, or give out speculations, ex: photoshopping a photo to make it clearer
What is The Truth?
What is Defamation?
refusing gifts, favors, free travel, special treatment, and avoiding political takes that might compromise your integrity or damage credibility, ex: not giving favors so you could get an interview with a really popular person
What is Act Independently?
the story is very intriguing, and has very long title that talks about what 'might' happen. the quotes in the text are not direct, and the author is not directly addressing what it said would be addressed in the title
What is An Example of Fake News?
What is Misappropriation?
when criticizing someone, allow them to respond within the same article or story, allowing the audience to have both sides of a conversation and judge whether or not you are just stating your opinion
What is Right of Reply?
stating your ideas too strongly, and making a big deal out of something minor to the story. making your opinion a strong part of the information
What is Overstatement?