The principle of ethical journalism that the journalist violates by receiving money from a political party to exclude its candidate’s tax fraud in a news report is "Act independently." This principle emphasizes that journalists should avoid conflicts of interest and be free from outside influences that could compromise their reporting.
page 13 of 13 Ethics Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question A journalist receives money from a political party to exclude its candidate’s tax fraud in a news report. Which principle of ethical journalism does this journalist violate?(1 point) Responses Be accountable. Be accountable. Seek truth and report on it. Seek truth and report on it. Minimize harm. Minimize harm. Act independently. Act independently. Skip to navigation
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