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7 Nov

Journalism and conflict resolution

by Stephen J. A. Ward What is conflict resolution journalism?Conflict-resolution journalism is sensitive and responsible reporting on events in conflict-torn areas of the world. Journalism assists citizens to rebuild their […]

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7 Nov

Credibility in news

by Mark Schneider Despite the fact that there are no secret handshakes, no Masonic rites or other esoteric indications denoting membership in the society of journalists, a bond of unexamined […]

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7 Nov

New media trends

by Kendyl Salcito Journalism is evolving rapidly in a “mixed media” of traditional newspapers and broadcast stations combined with a “new media” of on-line journalists. These developments in journalism are […]

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7 Nov

Speed and accuracy

by Kendyl Salcito Accuracy — to get the facts and context of a story right — is a fundamental norm of ethical journalism. Inaccurate reporting undermines important news stories and […]

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7 Nov

Gatekeeping

by Kendyl Salcito Journalists have long considered themselves the gatekeepers of news and information for the public. Indeed, whether self-imposed or not, some form of gatekeeping seems unavoidable in journalism. […]

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7 Nov

Cell journalism

by Carolynne Burkholder More often than not, major news happens and there is no one around to report it. By way of interviews and records of the event, reporters are […]

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7 Nov

Introduction to global journalism ethics

by Stephen J. A. Ward What is global journalism ethics?Global journalism ethics aims at developing a comprehensive set of principles and standards for the practice of journalism in an age […]

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7 Nov

History of journalism ethics

by Stephen J. A. Ward This section provides a summary of the main theories of the press and its ethics, from the 17th century onward. Societies have transmitted news since […]

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7 Nov

Codes of journalism ethics

by Stephen J.A. Ward By the mid-1800s, the main principles and standards for journalism began to be codified into formal statements for newsrooms and professional associations, especially in North America. […]

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7 Nov

Conflict-sensitive journalism

by Ross Howard The case for conflict-sensitive journalism One doesn’t have to be a war correspondent to recognize that journalism and news media can incite violent conflict. In 1994, Radio […]

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