Ethics in Journalism

A few questions that are often asked is, What makes someone en ethical journalist? What kind of ethics rule journalism? Here is a website that has tried to rekindle old values used in the media. I think the best way to answer this question is by the four points that were presented in class: 1. Seek the truth and report it. 2. Minimize harm. 3. Act independently. 4. Be accountable. If a journalist follows theses guidelines they can almost always be ethical in their writings. For journalists I'm sure it's hard to report only the truth especially if they don't agree with it, therefore point 1 would be hard to follow, but it is doable. Just like all of the other points. To sum up everything and about how to be ethical in journalism I found the perfect video. Ethics in journalism is so important. It can either make or break a journalist. No one wants to listen or read to a journalist who is not truthful and honest.