Guidelines for breaking news
Ethical guidelines Journalists may need to act quickly and in less than ideal conditions to cover a breaking news story for their...
Read MoreCovering controversy
Ethical guidelines Controversy is often in the eye of the beholder. The best way to prevent a subject from becoming controversial is to...
Read MoreNews 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,...
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