Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics Preamble Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts …
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By Jim Stasiowski It was a very busy day, and I really had no time to talk to a politician’s aide, but my boss said let’s be polite and give him a few minutes. So three of us – my boss, a colleague and I – listened as the smiling …
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By Kevin Slimp Back in February, I spoke on the topic of Customer Service at the Ohio Newspaper Association Winter Convention. Shortly after, I received an email asking if I would lead a webinar in late summer or early fall for all the staffs of member papers of ONA, covering …
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