What would you do in these situations? These are real dilemmas faced by real journalists. They are just three of 21 case studies profiled in this manual; none of the case studies is hypothetical. By sharing their stories, working journalists helped the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) develop this manual, which aims to provide a practical framework for making ethical decisions on deadline.
This manual encourages journalists and media managers to think about ethics in their profession, talk about ethics with their colleagues and their audiences or readers, and develop ethical standards and guidelines that fit their needs and circumstances.
Why should journalists and media managers care about professional ethics?
Journalists who adhere to professional standards, who strive to produce accurate reporting in an ethical manner, certainly gain professional satisfaction. They also earn credi- bility with their readers and viewers, and a reputation for reli- ability for their news organizations. A newspaper, TV station or radio station with a reputation for credibility and reliability has an excellent chance for commercial success. So, in addi- tion to moral incentives for practicing ethical journalism, there are economic drivers as well. Finally, governments are less likely to try to impose standards on media if journalists hold themselves to high ethical standards.
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