News judgment and news values
Ethical guidelines Student media should consistently and purposefully brainstorm what story ideas might be relevant and valuable to their...
Read MoreDiversity of sources
Ethics guidelines Coverage and sources should reflect the school population and its various communities, including a wide range of sources...
Read MoreTreatment of sources
Ethical guidelines Reporters should treat all sources as they would like to be treated: with respect and professionalism. Sources do not...
Read MoreRecording sources during interviews
Ethical guidelines It may be legal in some states to record sources during an interview without their permission, but ethically,...
Read MoreAllowing sources to preview content before publication
Ethical guidelines Sources do not have the right to review materials prior to publication. Allowing sources to preview content at any...
Read MoreEmail and texting: digital information-gathering
Ethical guidelines Journalists should conduct interviews and gather information in person as often as possible. Because it is sometimes...
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