A journalist writes an article for an online news site. After the story is published, the journalist discovers new information that changes some of the information she revealed in the original piece. She revises the needed information and writes a paragraph that explains the corrections. She then has her editor repost the article with the corrections and the explanation.

Question

Which principle of ethical journalism does this example best demonstrate?
(1 point)
• Principle 3: Act independently
• Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent
• Principle 1: Seek truth and report it
© Principle 2: Minimize harm

Answer 1

The example best demonstrates Principle 4: Be accountable and transparent. This principle emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and correcting errors in reporting to maintain trust with the audience. By revising the information, writing a paragraph explaining the corrections, and reposting the article, the journalist is being accountable for her work and transparent about the changes made.