Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue intrusiveness. Balance the publics need for information against potential harm or discomfort.Clearly label illustrations and re-enactments.Įthical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect. Never deliberately distort facts or context, including visual information.Journalists should examine the ways their values and experiences may shape their reporting. Seek sources whose voices we seldom hear. Boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience.Provide access to source material when it is relevant and appropriate.Seek to ensure that the publics business is conducted in the open, and that public records are open to all. Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public affairs and government.Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information unless traditional, open methods will not yield information vital to the public.Diligently seek subjects of news coverage to allow them to respond to criticism or allegations of wrongdoing.Reserve anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other harm, and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Consider sources motives before promising anonymity.The public is entitled to as much information as possible to judge the reliability and motivations of sources. Be cautious when making promises, but keep the promises they make.Gather, update and correct information throughout the life of a news story.Take special care not to misrepresent or oversimplify in promoting, previewing or summarizing a story. Remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy.Take responsibility for the accuracy of their work.Journalists should be honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information. Twitter LinkedIn RSS Instagram FacebookĮthical journalism should be accurate and fair.SPJ Code of Ethics - Society of Professional Journalists SPJ Code of Ethics - Society of Professional Journalists

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