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by Ⲍⲁⲛⲇꞅⲁ
on Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:32 pm
 
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Forum Rules

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#Publications are a new feature recently introduced by Forumotion, essentially operating as a user-submitted wiki. This is an exciting addition because it will give users the opportunity to submit articles about topics they find interesting. Once you've submitted a publication, it must be approved by a moderator. One of us will review the article and, if necessary, we may request you make some changes (such as correct spelling, add a source, etc.) before we will finalize the submission. This is only to ensure we have high quality articles with factual information. We appreciate your understanding.

We only ask you abide by the following guidelines, which follow the SPJ Code of Ethics:
Journalists should:

  • Seek truth and report it

    • Take responsibility for their work. Verify information before releasing it. Use original sources whenever possible.*
    • Remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy.*
    • Provide context. Take special care not to misrepresent or oversimplify in promoting, previewing or summarizing a story.*
    • Gather, update and correct information throughout the life of a news story.*
    • Be cautious when making promises, but keep the promises they make.*
    • Identify sources clearly. The public is entitled to as much information as possible to judge the reliability and motivations of sources.*
    • Consider sources' motives before promising anonymity. Reserve anonymity for sources who may face danger,
      retribution or other harm, and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere. Explain why anonymity was granted.*
    • Diligently seek subjects of news coverage to allow them to respond to criticism or allegations of wrongdoing.*
    • Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information unless traditional, open methods will not yield information vital to the public.*
    • Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless.*
    • Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.*
    • Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public affairs and government. Seek to ensure that the public's business is conducted in the open, and that public records are open to all.*
    • Provide access to source material when it is relevant and appropriate.*
    • Boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience. Seek sources whose voices we seldom hear.*
    • Avoid stereotyping. Journalists should examine the ways their values and experiences may shape their reporting.*
    • Label advocacy and commentary.*
    • Never deliberately distort facts or context, including visual information. Clearly label illustrations and re-enactments.*
    • Never plagiarize. Always attribute.


  • Minimize harm

    • Balance the public's need for information against potential harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue intrusiveness.
    • Show compassion for those who may be affected by news coverage. Use heightened sensitivity when dealing with juveniles, victims of sex crimes, and sources or subjects who are inexperienced or unable to give consent. Consider cultural differences in approach and treatment.*
    • Recognize that legal access to information differs from an ethical justification to publish or broadcast.*
    • Realize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than public figures and others who seek power, influence or attention. Weight the consequences of publishing or broadcasting personal information.*
    • Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity, even if others do.*
    • Balance a suspect's right to a fair trial with the public's right to know. Consider the implications of identifying criminal suspects before they face legal charges.*
    • Consider the long-term implications of the extended reach and permanence of publication. Provide updated and more complete information as appropriate.*


  • Act independently

    • Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived. Disclose unavoidable conflicts.*
    • Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and avoid political and other outside activities that may compromise integrity or impartiality, or may damage credibility.*
    • Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; do not pay for access to news. Identify content provided by outside sources, whether paid or not.*
    • Deny favored treatment to advertisers, donors or any other special interests, and resist internal and external pressure to influence coverage.*
    • Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two. Prominently label sponsored content.


  • Be accountable and transparent

    • Explain ethical choices and processes to audiences. Encourage a civil dialogue with the public about journalistic practices, coverage and news content.*
    • Respond quickly to questions about accuracy, clarity and fairness.*
    • Acknowledge mistakes and correct them promptly and prominently. Explain corrections and clarifications carefully and clearly.*
    • Expose unethical conduct in journalism, including within their organizations.*
    • Abide by the same high standards they expect of others.*





Obviously, this site won't be so stringent on the above rules -- for example, we don't foresee where anyone writing a publication for submission would need to "avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information" or "be cautious when making promises," but this is still the best set of guidelines to ensure what you're writing -- unless it's an opinion or theoretical piece -- is impartial and unbiased.

PLEASE DO NOT use Publications as blogs. Post your blog posts, and any Opinion pieces, in Vox Populi instead.

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