𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗦

                                                           

Rodrigo Moreno, bottom left (Graphics by Diego Rot)

                              

      Rules of Journalism

Presented by Rodrigo Moreno

Pink Ape Media

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Slide 2: Rule 1 – Seek the Truth

• Verify facts before publishing

• Use credible sources

• Avoid distortion or misrepresentation

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Slide 3: Rule 2 – Support Diverse Voices

• Include multiple perspectives

• Give space to underrepresented groups

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Slide 4: Rule 3 – Minimize Harm

• Be compassionate with those affected

• Avoid sensationalism

• Handle vulnerable people with care

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Slide 5: Rule 4 – Stay Independent

• Avoid conflicts of interest

• Don’t be swayed by advertisers or sponsors

• Put the public’s interest first

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Slide 6: Rule 5 – Be Accountable

• Admit and correct mistakes

• Be open to feedback

• Expose unethical behavior

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Slide 7: Rule 6 – Be Accurate

• Double-check facts and sources

• Correct inaccuracies quickly

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Slide 8: Rule 7 – Be Objective

• Keep personal bias in check

• Present facts fairly and clearly

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Slide 9: Rule 8 – Be Fair

• Show all sides of a story

• Avoid favoritism or prejudice

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Slide 10: Rule 9 – Be Transparent

• Identify yourself and your outlet

• Use anonymous sources only when necessary

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Slide 11: Rule 10 – Respect People & Sources

• Protect confidential sources

• Treat all subjects with dignity

• Keep social media professional

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Slide 12: Final Slide – Uphold Ethics & Trust

Goal: Maintain public trust by following ethical journalism

• Inform responsibly

• Stay true to the mission of journalism