Every story should sound fair (unless opinionated article) No bias Every side is represented Making sure the tone is not persuasive
Seek the truth and report it Report the truth without dramatizing for ratings Don’t trivialize for time, it’s important to tell stories in their entirety
By Jasmine, Milan, and Brieanna
Acknowledge mistakes and correct them Taking responsibility for what you report
Be careful of language & images used Try to avoid speaking about religions or different ethnicities, unless needed for the story. ALWAYS use politically correct terms. Avoid sensitive or disturbing images, however if needed use disclaimers. Use proper editing skills Not distorting the images
We as a publication do not accept bribes Bribes: gifts from sources that the publication is currently covering (in a story) The publication’s loyalty and first obligation is to its viewership
Attribute all sources Make sure a source’s opinion is not seen as the opinion of the publication Citing where information was originally taken from (i.e. source: CNN)
Commercial Endorsements Commercials during the broadcast may not necessarily reflect the views of the publication
Leenika Belfield- Martin, Lauren Frost and Atara Kahn
Code of Ethics for Print As student journalists there are certain values that we strive to maintain in order to honor our publication, our readers and ourselves. • Maintain duty to readers ➢ Report the facts as accurately as possible and publish pertinent information no matter how appalling or surprising. • Honorable/ Honesty ➢ As journalists we have a responsibility to maintain our own reputation and the reputation of the publication that we work for, this means conducting ourselves in a respectful and professional manner at all times. Tell the story completely and honestly. • Unbiased ➢ As journalists we want to strive to report the facts of a story, not our own ideas or views on a story, unless it is otherwise noted. • Responsibility ➢ Report what happens accurately, and take responsibility for what you have written. Make sure that your facts are reliable; however, if there are corrections that need to be made take the time to correct them. • Open- Minded ➢ We want to go into every story with an open-mind while we may have certain ideas on the subject already we want to be open to new ideas, and ways of thinking, and not discount anything because of our former thoughts. • Factual ➢ Report what happens, using reliable sources whether they are people or documents. Check your facts against other sources to make sure that they are as accurate as possible. • Attributing sources ➢ Tell the readers who your sources are and give them the chance to form their own opinions on a source. Represent your sources accurately, and without bias.
• Minimize Harm ➢ It is not our intent to harm anyone with what we write about them, do not write a story only with the intent to harm the character of a corporation or a person. • Presentation ➢ Present yourself as a reporter. Make sure to be professional, in your appearance and in your work. Put your best foot forward at all times. No sloppy or half completed work. • Transparency ➢ Reveal as much as possible on how our work is done so that the readership can respect and analyze our work. We want the people to believe in what we are presenting, so we will strive to present the best sources and the fairest coverage possible.
-enclose sensitive information or disturbing photos in the paper with a warning on the home page -respect our sources by representing their information accurately, showing up on time to interviews, and dressing appropriately -tell both sides of the story -give credit to our sources and attribute them accurately (Do not plagiarize!!) -be open-minded and unbiased to enforce credibility (unless you are writing an opinion). We should not have personal ties to a story. -correct all errors through corrections and edit/acknowledge errors online -only represent ourselves as reporters. In high school, we make sure people know that we are gathering information for the paper (and gather the correct spellings of their names).
Your readers are your peers and advisors. Make sure to take into account respect for sources, readers and staff. sources should be given the chance to comment if featured in a story, especially with negative accusations only publish things appropriate for a school environment if any questions arise about whether a story topic is appropriate or not, talk to the editor and/or teacher in charge be cautious of sensitive stories involving teenage students, as most are minors Verify Sources and Information consider alternative options for getting information when you hit a roadblock correct any untrue facts or comments in soonest publication or immediately if online Information given should be unbiased and neutral. If not, label it as opinion Attribute all sources and never plagiarize Warn sources that what they say will be published, and respect “on the background” and “off the record.” Acknowledge sponsors and advertisers in the newspaper if doing a story on an advertiser or source, be sure to stay unbiased Make sure all polls and stats are accurate All polls and stats made by the publication must be through a random selection process, such as selecting the third person who enters the cafeteria And most important of all, tell the full story tell the truth, be unbiased and make sure to tell the story as it happens
Code of Conduct for Newspapers By: Sean, Justin and Godsee
Honesty - Always report the truth - No plagiarizing, always attribute information - Correct mistakes quickly and transparently
Fairness - Try to avoid bias in hard news - Always get two sides to a story, but aim for more
Considerate - Be cautious with sensitive information and pictures - Always discuss the usage with advisors/editors - See if approval from parents is needed when interviewing or photographing minors
Sources - Respect all sources, treat them with dignity - Never assume, always confirm their information - Do not accept gifts/bribes - Tell interviewees what news publication you work for, so there’s no confusion - Ask permission for audio, video, pictures if not in public or if interviewee is a minor or an elderly person without full cognitive abilities - Avoid polling, or interviewing friends
Who to Cover - Cover all academics, sports, clubs - avoid focusing on any one area consistently
Responsibility - It is a privilege to write for the paper - do not abuse it - Your writing reflects your school
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Code of Ethics Practice: Broadcast
Every story should sound fair (unless opinionated article)
No bias
Every side is represented
Making sure the tone is not persuasive
Seek the truth and report it
Report the truth without dramatizing for ratings
Don’t trivialize for time, it’s important to tell stories in their entirety
By Jasmine, Milan, and Brieanna
Acknowledge mistakes and correct them
Taking responsibility for what you report
Be careful of language & images used
Try to avoid speaking about religions or different ethnicities, unless needed for the story.
ALWAYS use politically correct terms.
Avoid sensitive or disturbing images, however if needed use disclaimers.
Use proper editing skills
Not distorting the images
We as a publication do not accept bribes
Bribes: gifts from sources that the publication is currently covering (in a story)
The publication’s loyalty and first obligation is to its viewership
Attribute all sources
Make sure a source’s opinion is not seen as the opinion of the publication
Citing where information was originally taken from (i.e. source: CNN)
Commercial Endorsements
Commercials during the broadcast may not necessarily reflect the views of the publication
Leenika Belfield- Martin, Lauren Frost and Atara Kahn
Code of Ethics for Print
As student journalists there are certain values that we strive to maintain in order to honor our publication, our readers and ourselves.
• Maintain duty to readers
➢ Report the facts as accurately as possible and publish pertinent information no matter how appalling or surprising.
• Honorable/ Honesty
➢ As journalists we have a responsibility to maintain our own reputation and the reputation of the publication that we work for, this means conducting ourselves in a respectful and professional manner at all times. Tell the story completely and honestly.
• Unbiased
➢ As journalists we want to strive to report the facts of a story, not our own ideas or views on a story, unless it is otherwise noted.
• Responsibility
➢ Report what happens accurately, and take responsibility for what you have written. Make sure that your facts are reliable; however, if there are corrections that need to be made take the time to correct them.
• Open- Minded
➢ We want to go into every story with an open-mind while we may have certain ideas on the subject already we want to be open to new ideas, and ways of thinking, and not discount anything because of our former thoughts.
• Factual
➢ Report what happens, using reliable sources whether they are people or documents. Check your facts against other sources to make sure that they are as accurate as possible.
• Attributing sources
➢ Tell the readers who your sources are and give them the chance to form their own opinions on a source. Represent your sources accurately, and without bias.
• Minimize Harm
➢ It is not our intent to harm anyone with what we write about them, do not write a story only with the intent to harm the character of a corporation or a person.
• Presentation
➢ Present yourself as a reporter. Make sure to be professional, in your appearance and in your work. Put your best foot forward at all times. No sloppy or half completed work.
• Transparency
➢ Reveal as much as possible on how our work is done so that the readership can respect and analyze our work. We want the people to believe in what we are presenting, so we will strive to present the best sources and the fairest coverage possible.
Code of Ethics for the Newsroom (Print)
By Kayla, Helen, and Taylor
As journalists, we promise to…
-enclose sensitive information or disturbing photos in the paper with a warning on the home page
-respect our sources by representing their information accurately, showing up on time to interviews, and dressing appropriately
-tell both sides of the story
-give credit to our sources and attribute them accurately (Do not plagiarize!!)
-be open-minded and unbiased to enforce credibility (unless you are writing an opinion). We should not have personal ties to a story.
-correct all errors through corrections and edit/acknowledge errors online
-only represent ourselves as reporters. In high school, we make sure people know that we are gathering information for the paper (and gather the correct spellings of their names).
News Print Version 2
By Marin, Adam, and Leilani
Your readers are your peers and advisors.
Make sure to take into account respect for sources, readers and staff.
sources should be given the chance to comment if featured in a story, especially with negative accusations
only publish things appropriate for a school environment
if any questions arise about whether a story topic is appropriate or not, talk to the editor and/or teacher in charge
be cautious of sensitive stories involving teenage students, as most are minors
Verify Sources and Information
consider alternative options for getting information when you hit a roadblock
correct any untrue facts or comments in soonest publication or immediately if online
Information given should be unbiased and neutral.
If not, label it as opinion
Attribute all sources and never plagiarize
Warn sources that what they say will be published, and respect “on the background” and “off the record.”
Acknowledge sponsors and advertisers in the newspaper
if doing a story on an advertiser or source, be sure to stay unbiased
Make sure all polls and stats are accurate
All polls and stats made by the publication must be through a random selection process, such as selecting the third person who enters the cafeteria
And most important of all, tell the full story
tell the truth, be unbiased and make sure to tell the story as it happens
Code of Conduct for Newspapers
By: Sean, Justin and Godsee
Honesty
- Always report the truth
- No plagiarizing, always attribute information
- Correct mistakes quickly and transparently
Fairness
- Try to avoid bias in hard news
- Always get two sides to a story, but aim for more
Considerate
- Be cautious with sensitive information and pictures
- Always discuss the usage with advisors/editors
- See if approval from parents is needed when interviewing or photographing minors
Sources
- Respect all sources, treat them with dignity
- Never assume, always confirm their information
- Do not accept gifts/bribes
- Tell interviewees what news publication you work for, so there’s no confusion
- Ask permission for audio, video, pictures if not in public or if interviewee is a minor or an elderly person without full cognitive abilities
- Avoid polling, or interviewing friends
Who to Cover
- Cover all academics, sports, clubs - avoid focusing on any one area consistently
Responsibility
- It is a privilege to write for the paper - do not abuse it
- Your writing reflects your school
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