Question

As a citizen journalist, Jaya is writing an article about the community's homeless population. Jaya does background research, verifies sources, and conduct fact- checking. What ethical guidelind is Jaya practicing?

Answer 1

She’s practicing the journalistic ethical principle of accuracy and verification (often summed up as “seek truth and report it”). Verifying sources and fact‑checking are core duties in ethical reporting to ensure truthful, reliable coverage and to minimize harm.