Question

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A journalist writes an article for an online news site.
After the story is published, the journalist discovers new information that changes some of the information she revealed in the original piece. She revises the needed information and writes a paragraph that explains the corrections. She then has her editor repost the article with the corrections and the explanation.
Which principle of ethical journalism does this example best demonstrate?
(1 point)
Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent
Principle 3: Act independently
Principle 2: Minimize harm
Principle 1: Seek truth and report it

Answer 1

The example best demonstrates **Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent**. The journalist takes responsibility for the inaccuracies in the original article by revising the information and providing an explanation for the corrections, thereby practicing accountability and transparency in her reporting.