This course will guide you on how promote and abide by the rules of ethical journalism. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced journalist the course will help you improve your skills and career. You’ll be encouraged to work out your own journalistic philosophy, which you can refer to when difficult issues arise. You’ll see how important it is to treat your sources and your audience, with respect.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will know how to incorporate these five core values of journalism in your work:

• Accuracy – Cross-check everything, as no uncorroborated information should be broadcast
• Independence – Your loyalty is to your audience and not to those in power
• Impartiality – There is no such thing as complete objectivity. Fairness is the key to arriving at the truth
• Humanity – Remember, you are reporting on real people with real feelings
• Accountability – Admit your mistakes, as this shows you are accountable to your audience

Course Syllabus:

1. 1st Core Value: Accuracy
2. 2nd Core Value: Independence
3. 3rd Core Value: Impartiality
4. 4th Core Value: Humanity
5. 5th Core Value: Accountability
6. Conclusion