Thursday, October 1, 2009

Code of Ethics


  • Journalists must be honest and only rely on the readers trust
  • Be aware of the importance of your own article to gain interest
  • Try to obtain more than one source of information
  • Show sensitivity or compassion for those affected by the subject
  • Be trustworthy and explore unethical practices held by other journalists or reporters
  • Support your article with different views of the story
  • No Plagiarizing
  • Do not highlight any event or information that can draw attention away from the subject
  • Avoid being or using indiscreet methods of gathering information
  • No false statements

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