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Media and Journalism Ethics

Media and Ethics
Looks at many aspects of journalism in the United States today and the role of a free press in a democracy.
A Responsible Press Office
A pocket guide for anyone who wants to have an effective mechanism of communication through their press office.
Handbook of Independent Journalism
A companion to "A Responsible Press Office," this covers the fundamentals of journalism and the role of media in a free society.
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New Directions from the Field: News Media Community
A guide for crime reporters and criminal justice professionals who must fulfill the public's right to know and also protect the rights of the victims.
Society of Professional Journalists: Code of Ethics
The current statement of the Society's ethical guidelines, first developed in 1926, is used by editors, writers, reporters and other professionals in journalism.
Voice of America: Journalistic Code
VOA has a global reputation for fair, accurate, and comprehensive reporting and information. Its standards and principles are legally mandated in the VOA charter.