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The Journalistic Code of Ethics, Vol. 26: A Collection of Codes, Creeds, and Suggestions for the Guidance of Editors and Publishers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Joseph S. Myers

 
9781331878391: The Journalistic Code of Ethics, Vol. 26: A Collection of Codes, Creeds, and Suggestions for the Guidance of Editors and Publishers (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is an assortment of ethical codes, rules, and regulations regarding the profession of journalism that have been proposed by newspapers, journalists, and academic experts over the last hundred years. Many of the proposed codes are from the early 20th century, from the period when the journalistic profession in the United States was beginning to establish a sense of professional identity and unity of purpose. These codes reflect the ideas of the time, placing a strong emphasis on the importance of truthfulness, fairness, and accuracy in reporting, and the importance of avoiding sensationalism. A number of the codes also stress the importance of journalists maintaining an attitude of independence and impartiality in their reporting, avoiding conflicts of interest that might compromise their objectivity, and the importance of protecting the privacy of sources and the reputations of individuals.

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