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1 Codes of Ethics and other stuff 04:567:480:01 Media Ethics and Law

2 LA Times On Sources: We report in environments ミ Hollywood and Washington, to name two ミ where anonymity is routinely sought and casually granted. We stand against that practice and seek to minimize it. We are committed to informing readers as completely as possible; the use of anonymous sources compromises this important value. These standards are not intended to discourage reporters from cultivating sources who are wary of publicity. Such informants can be invaluable. But the information they provide can often be verified with sources willing to be named, from documents, or both. We should make every effort to obtain such verification. Relying in print on unnamed sources should be a last resort, subject to the following guidelines:

3 LA Times 2 When we use anonymous sources, it should be to convey important information to our readers. We should not use such sources to publish material that is trivial, obvious or self- serving. Sources should never be permitted to use the shield of anonymity to voice speculation or to make ad hominem attacks. An unnamed source should have a compelling reason for insisting on anonymity, such as fear of retaliation, and stories should state those reasons when they are relevant. The reporter and editor must be satisfied that the source has a sound factual basis for his or her assertions. Some sources quoted anonymously might tend to exaggerate or overreach precisely because they will not be named. Stories should identify sources as completely as possible consistent with the promise of anonymity. In particular, a source ユ s point of view and potential biases should be disclosed as fully as possible. For instance, メ an advisor to Democratic members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee モ is preferable to メ a Congressional source. モ When practical, a reporter should consult an editor before entering into an agreement to protect a source ユ s anonymity. In some cases, an editor may insist on knowing the source ユ s identity in order to evaluate the reliability of the information provided

4 New Castle, Del. News-Journal Reporters should not take advantage of unsophisticated sources not familiar with newspaper procedures. Reporters should clearly explain at the outset the difference between off-the-record, not-for-attribution, background and on-the- record remarks. The responsible editor should be satisfied that the protection of the source is important, and the reporter should if necessary be willing to share with his editor the identity of that source. Should the reporter not be willing or able to share that information, the editor may reject the story. In no case should the identity of a source be disclosed in print once the source was promised anonymity. Outside employment, political and social activism: Two cardinal principles must be observed by news and editorial employees in considering outside employment, either paid or volunteer.1. Under no circumstance may such outside employment exert influence or effect leverage on the employee's work for The News Journal Co.The News Journal Co., as prime employer, has first call on the employee's services. 2. Before agreeing to do any outside journalism- related work, the employee must consult his or her supervisor.

5 Kansas City Star Advertising/news: Maintain a clear line between advertising and news. Business considerations should not influence news judgment. All editorial employees should alert their supervisors when advertisers and /or employees from the business side of the newspaper attempt to exert influence over their work. Editors shall exercise sole judgment over all editorial content, including special sections. When news stories are not time-sensitive, attempt to avoid running stories on the same subject on the same day of an advertising special section. While this may be sometimes unavoidable, we must be sensitive to the appearance of advertisers buying news.

6 More KC Star DECEPTIONDeception is a form of lying and is to be avoided in newsgathering.People being interviewed for news stories should know they are speaking to a reporter and their comments may be published. Using deception to gather news, whether by lying or misrepresentation, is inappropriate under virtually all circumstances.In rare and justifiable circumstances, however, deception may be used when it is the only way to report an important story of vital public interest. However, in all cases, deception may be used only with the advance approval of a managing editor. Identifying yourself but not immediately revealing you are a reporter is acceptable only in extremely unusual circumstances. In these cases, you must ultimately reveal you are an editorial employee for The Star. Advance approval of a managing editor is required, unless physically impossible. If asked,under all circumstances, you must identify yourself as an editorial employee of The Star. When deception is used in newsgathering, it must be revealed in the story (for example, in a "How-we-did-the story" sidebar). The subject of the deception should be informed before publication for an opportunity to respond.

7 New York Times Staff members may keep for their own collections, but may not sell or copy, books, recordings, tapes, compact discs and computer programs sent to them for review. Such submissions are considered press releases. Recorded or digital media, such as tapes or disks, must be destroyed or returned to the provider if not retained by the journalist; they may not be copied, given away or left where they could be carried off for illicit copying or reuse.

8 More N.Y. Times Staff members may accept speaking fees, honorariums,expense reimbursement and free transportation only from educational or other nonprofit groups for which lobbying and political activity are not a major focus. If a speaking fee exceeds $5,000, the staff member must consult the standards editor,the associate managing editor for news administration or the deputy editorial page editor before accepting.

9 And even more Times Staff members who accept fees, honorariums or expenses for speaking engagements must file with the associate managing editor for news administration or the deputy editorial page editor by January 31 of each year an accounting of the previous year’s appearances. If their fees total less than $5,000, no annual accounting is required. Fees earned under Times auspices for promotional or other approved purposes need not be included.


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