These are a set of rules that I have gathered from sources around the net including Poynter. They are a journalism organization that focuses on ethics and the basics of writing for journalism.
1. Be Honest
2. Be as objective as possible
3. Write the story, not the people behind it
4. Don't plagiarize
5. Know what's appropriate
6. Don't slander or libel other writers
7. Be aware of context
8. Check the facts completely before writing the story
9. Do not accept handouts from advertisers
10. Stay true to form and beliefs
11. Disclose how you got the information to the readers
12. Identify your sources
13. Don't go undercover to get information, this is insidious and misleading
14. Don't distort content for personal gain
15. Support open exchange of views and ideas
16. Distinguish between what's news and what's advertising
17. Don't be afraid to write the truth
18. Question the motives of a source when anonymity is requested
19. Be respectful of other cultures and their values
20. Avoid stereotyping in all its forms
I'm glad you shared this one. I doubt everyone lives by these rules.
ReplyDeleteJohnny:
ReplyDeleteWow... Thanks for setting / raising the bar on content... If everyone did this I think it would be healthier for the internet economically.
Good job!