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.

Question

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?

(1 point)
Responses

Principle 1: Seek truth and report it
Principle 1: Seek truth and report it

Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent
Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent

Principle 2: Minimize harm
Principle 2: Minimize harm

Principle 3: Act independently

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The journalist most violates: **Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent** By not disclosing the paid sponsorship from the hospitality corporation, the journalist fails to be transparent with both the magazine and its readers, which undermines the integrity of the article and the trust of the audience.