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Ethical Journalism News And Debates
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| How can journalists prevent a well-designed and important scientific study from getting distorted in the media? (via Health News Review) |
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| It is always a bad idea for a journalist to give money to a political campaign or anything even remotely connected to the activities of a politician or party, or an organization that they might cover. It may be well intended, but you damage your credibility and that of your news organization with the public. (via PBS) |
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| Newspapers’ coverage of suicides has changed in recent years, but there are still aspects of reporting such deaths that cause readers concern. (via The Guardian) |
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| Although Colombian journalists are frequently threatened by Marxist guerrillas, criminal gangs, and corrupt politicians trying to silence them, two recent cases that created widespread concern were fabricated by the very reporters who claimed to have been targeted. (via Committee to Protect Journalists) |
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| A Sun newspaper reporter has been found guilty of receiving story tips from a Heathrow Airport anti-terror officer. (via BBC) |
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Reports and Resources
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| An international survey issued by the Ethical Journalism Network concludes that systems of self-regulation of media and journalism need radical rethinking if they are to survive the harsh economic and political realities of news media in the digital age. The survey examines how well journalism is monitored and its mistakes handled in 16 countries, including challenging hotspots in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
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Events
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Washington, D.C.
EJN panel on 2 June at 12:30
Working Lunch with the Ethical Journalism Network
Is Paid for content overwhelming journalism? How do we protect editorial independence and retain public trust?
Moderator: Aidan White, EJN Director
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Philadelphia
From June 4-7, The best in the business will gather for more than 150 panels, hands-on classes and special presentations about covering business, public safety, government, health care, education, the military, the environment and other key beats.
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