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Deals with principles of good practice faced by professional journalists. Outlines standards which commonly appear in statements drafted by journalism associations and individual print, broadcast, and online news organizations.

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• Al Jazeera: Code of Ethics

  http://www.aljazeera.com/aboutus/2006/11/2008525185733692771.html
  The mission statement set for this news-gathering entity.

• An Update on Journalism Ethics in Asia

  http://www2.hawaii.edu/~tbrislin/asiaeth.html
  Tom Brislin of University of Hawaii examines professional conduct in Japan, China and Korea determine if journalistic core values cut across international and cultural boundaries.

• BBC Editorial Guidelines

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/
  Online services policies to help content producers for British Broadcasting Corporation resolve difficult editorial dilemmas. Information about mandatory referrals.

• Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists

  http://www.ethicsadvicelineforjournalists.org/
  Free service. Offering professional journalists guidance on ethical decisions when covering the news.

• Ethics in Journalism

  http://spj.org/ethics.asp
  Ethics code of the Society of Professional Journalists, links to additional information and resources.

• Indiana University School of Journalism: Ethics Cases Online

  http://journalism.indiana.edu/resources/ethics/
  Series of case studies developed by Barry Bingham, Jr., and originally published in his newsletter, FineLine. Covers ethical issues involving privacy, conflict of interest, reporter-source relationships, and the role of journalists.

• Lithuanian Journalists Union: Code of Ethics

  http://www.lzs.lt/?en=1184743429
  Outlines guideline for truth, honesty, and decency. Upholds the independence of journalism and its responsibility.

• Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics

  http://www.spj.org/ethics.asp?
  Provides the code of ethics for this US group, case studies, a hotline, and resources for reporters faced with a dilemma. Details about events celebrating responsible reporting.

• The Code of Ethics of the Slovak Syndicate of Journalists

  http://ethicnet.uta.fi/slovakia/the_code_of_ethics_of_the_slovak_syndicate_of_journalists
  Details code of ethics adopted by Journalists of the Republic Slovenia in 1993.

• The Ethics of Journalism: Comparison and Transformations in the Islamic-Western Context

  http://www.journalism-islam.de/
  An international conference to be held in March 2001, sponsored by the German Institute for Middle East Studies, Hamburg.

• Wikipedia: Journalism ethics and standard

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards
  Online encyclopedia article traces the evolution and purpose of codes of journalism, self-regulation within the industry, and their application in practice.

 

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