Ethics should be one of the most important things to any journalist because as a journalist you are in charge of informing the public. Therefore you have to be mindful of all potential audiences. In journalism you have a responsibility to tell the truth, and not falsify facts. Journalists should be fair and un bias. It is clearly stated in the “Journalists statement of principles”, Statement of Principles.
When writing an article I believe it is important to obey all codes of conduct or you risk great conflict. Obviously as a reporter there is always going to be a moral struggle for what to write and what to omit, but you have to be fair, as well as truthful in all things you do.
After viewing professional journalists opinions on sharing facts about the story they are supposed to report on I think you should share all aspects of the story or you risk the accusation of immorality. “Undercurrents” looks at some dubious and downright deceptive practices in TV journalism
Yes, everyone has the right to privacy. If things are relevant to the story there is no need to add it into the story. For example, race, in most cases, is completely irrelevant to the story, yet we continuously see it dwelled upon in the media. We also have to be careful not to create stereo types in our articles. Dangers of a single story
I think it should be from a professional stand point, and nothing more. If you watch the video posted above you will see the dangers in trying to create an emotional connection. If you are on a personal, emotional level of connection with the subject there is no way to avoid bias’ throughout your article.
KL
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