21ST-CENTURY JOURNALISM REQUIRES 21ST-CENTURY CODE.

The article calls for an update of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics, which was adopted in 1973 and which had its last revision in 1996. It says that the code's fourth principle, which is acting independently, needs to be revised because it has been the cause of controvers...

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Publicado en:Quill Vol. 99; no. 2; pp. 16 - 19
Autor principal: BUTTRY, STEVE
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Inc Mar/Apr2011
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Sumario:The article calls for an update of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics, which was adopted in 1973 and which had its last revision in 1996. It says that the code's fourth principle, which is acting independently, needs to be revised because it has been the cause of controversies. Other issues that need to be addressed include journalists' opinions, the use of social media, the creation of an accuracy checklist, the fact-checking of sources, and the oversimplification of incidents in headlines are discussed.