WEBJul 25, 2023 · Introduction. Offering accurate reporting is at the heart of journalism practice. Accuracy is therefore a fundamental norm in the journalistic profession. It is closely related to other key concepts, such as objectivity, truthfulness, trust, and credibility.
OverviewEvolution and purpose of codes of journalismCodes of practiceCommon elementsSelf-regulationEthics and standards in practiceCriticismsSee alsoDespite modern journalism going back as far as 400 years ago, journalism became more of a necessity in some views in the 1900s. Newspapers function with the ideal of presenting "unbiased' information for the masses. The continual evolution of journalism, media and society as a whole, means that journalism will continue to face challenges in the pursuit of that ideal, and the unbiased presentation of information must be a constant topic in editorial meetings and in frequ…
WEBRecent cross-cultural research involving interviewing journalists around the globe, led by German researcher Thomas Hanitzsch, suggests that they perceive notions of …
WEBThis module addresses these ethical issues: How do we ensure accuracy in our reporting? When might a news organization report unverified information? What about correcting …
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Accuracy in Journalism | Oxford Research Encyclopedia of …
WEBSummary. Accuracy is a central norm in journalism and at the heart of the journalistic practice. As a norm, accuracy developed out of objectivity, and has therefore an Anglo …
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Committee of Concerned Journalists: The principles of …
WEBNov 26, 2009 · Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth. Democracy depends on citizens having reliable, accurate facts put in a meaningful context. Journalism does not pursue …
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Communication Studies: Journalism Ethics & Standards
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Professional journalism associations, individual news organizations, and journalists themselves often have their own "code of ethics"; however, most share …