A reporter finds that a story uncovering a political scandal about a political candidate was not accurate. Based on additional reporting, there was no real scandal. The reporter goes to their supervisor, and the news station releases a statement of correction and apology. Which principle of ethical journalism is this reporter following?(1 point)

Question

A reporter finds that a story uncovering a political scandal about a political candidate was not accurate. Based on additional reporting, there was no real scandal. The reporter goes to their supervisor, and the news station releases a statement of correction and apology. Which principle of ethical journalism is this reporter following?(1 point)
Responses

Act independently.
Act independently.

Minimize harm.
Minimize harm.

Seek truth and report on it.
Seek truth and report on it.

Be accountable.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The principle of ethical journalism that this reporter is following is **Seek truth and report on it.** This principle emphasizes the importance of accuracy and the duty of journalists to correct misinformation when it is identified. By uncovering the inaccuracy and facilitating a correction and apology, the reporter is striving to ensure that the true story is told.