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The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect

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We Interrupt This Newscast: How to Improve Local News and Win Ratings, Too

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A landmark study on what people watch and why. The most exhaustive study ever of local TV news -- what helps ratings, what drives viewers away, and what editorial approaches and story-telling techniques most influence viewership.

Tools for Ethics Codes

  • The Trouble with Harry
    The professional British media organization which crafted a nation-wide wide agreement among news organization not to report about Prince Harry’s deployment to Afghanistan tells the story behind the story.
  • Trust Me, I'm For [Candidate's Name Here]
    Did you know Bob Woodward was a Republican until you read "All the President's Men?" Didn't seem to stop him from bringing down Richard Nixon. Quick: Should your readers know who you like in the election?
  • Limiting Legal Risk
    From the 'you can't think about this too much' department comes 10 golden rules for for staying out of court. They range from 'check your facts' to 'avoid virtual vendettas' to 'don't abuse anonymity'
  • Online Ethics: Paid Promotional Content
    While linking and other technologies can greatly enhance the user experience on online news sites, the distinction between independent editorial content and paid promotional information should remain clear.
  • Ethics: Journalism's "Underpants"
    An interesting essay by former news and investigative reporter Bob Williams comparing a journalist's ethics to his underpants.
  • Online Journalism Ethics: A New Frontier
    Online media can take us and our readers to places journalism hasn't been before. And in those places, our values may seem to be obstacles or antiques.
  • OJR's Ethics of Online Journalism
    OJR's take on what separates good writers and publishers from frauds and con artists online.
  • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Editorial Standards and Policies
    PBS's editorial standards and policies, including guiding principles and responsibilities.
  • Code of Ethics for Dow Jones
    A code to guide the professional conduct of all Dow Jones employees.
  • RTNDA Ethics Guidelines
    RTNDA guidelines for reporting on, and in, a variety of controversial and challenging stories and settings.
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