The journalist violates the principle of "Act independently." By accepting money from a political party to exclude information regarding a candidate's tax fraud, the journalist compromises their independence and objectivity, which undermines the integrity of their reporting.
A journalist receives money from a political party to exclude its candidate’s tax fraud in a news report. Which principle of ethical journalism does this journalist violate?(1 point)
Responses
Seek truth and report on it.
Seek truth and report on it.
Be accountable.
Be accountable.
Act independently.
Act independently.
Minimize harm.
Minimize harm.
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