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A travel journalist is paid by a large hospitality corporation to write about a destination and is given a trip where all expenses are paid. The journalist writes a truthful article but does not let the magazine or its readers know that the journalist received paid sponsorship from a hospitality corporation that would benefit from a positive article.
Which principle of ethical journalism does the journalist most violate?
A. Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent
B. Principle 2: Minimize harm
C. Principle 3: Act independently
D. Principle 1: Seek truth and report it
A travel journalist is paid by a large hospitality corporation to write about a destination and is given a trip where all expenses are paid. The journalist writes a truthful article but does not let the magazine or its readers know that the journalist received paid sponsorship from a hospitality corporation that would benefit from a positive article.
Which principle of ethical journalism does the journalist most violate?
A. Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent
B. Principle 2: Minimize harm
C. Principle 3: Act independently
D. Principle 1: Seek truth and report it
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The journalist most violates **A. Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent**. By not disclosing the paid sponsorship from the hospitality corporation, the journalist fails to provide transparency about the potential conflict of interest, which is essential for maintaining trust with readers and ensuring accountability in journalism.
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