SPJ Code of Ethics

What are the four principles found in the SPJ Code of Ethics?

• Seek Truth and Report It, Minimize Harm, Be Responsible, Be Accountable and Transparent

• Seek Truth and Report It, Minimize Harm, Act Independently, Be Responsible

• Seek Truth and Report It, Minimize Harm, Act Independently, Be Accountable and Transparent

• Minimize Harm, Act Independently, Be Accountable and Transparent, No Fake News

What is SPJ?

• Standards of Professional Journalists

• Society of Professional Journalists

• Society of Partner Journalists

• Specialists in Professional Journalism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Taking responsibility for the accuracy of their work, verifying information before releasing it, and using original sources whenever possible would fall under which principle?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Refusing favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and avoiding political or other activities that may compromise integrity or impartiality, or may damage credibility would fall under which principle?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Balancing public’s need for information against potential harm or discomfort would fall under which principle?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Acknowledge mistakes and correct them promptly and prominently. Explain corrections and clarifications carefully and clearly. This would fall under which principle?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Recognize that legal access to information differs from an ethical justification to publish or broadcast. This would fall under which principle?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Respond quickly to questions about accuracy, clarity and fairness. This would fall under which principle?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Realize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than public figures and others who seek power, influence or attention. Weigh the consequences of publishing or broadcasting personal information. This would fall under which principle?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless. Which principle would this fall under?

• Seek Truth and Report It

• Minimize Harm

• Act Independently

• Be Accountable and Transparent