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‘I come to praise fact-checking, not to bury it’

Posted on January 12, 2015 | by ASBPE Staff

by Julia Homer About the author: Julia Homer was the editor of CFO Magazine for its 1985 launch and served at CFO Publishing until January 2012 when she left as executive vice president. While CFO was part of … read more

First step when creating fact-checking policy? Identify ‘red flags’: says API’s Jane Elizabeth

Posted on January 12, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

Gathering information from today’s numerous digital platforms requires journalists to work harder at evaluating the misinformation array that exists. … read more

Scott Libin on digital ethics: In absence of other guidelines accuracy remains paramount

Posted on January 12, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

“Accuracy, accuracy, accuracy” is a mantra we all have heard, whether we’re journalists or not. And whether we’re journalists or not is a focus of the Radio Television Digital Association (RTDNA). … read more

Too many editors and writers publish 
only what’s handed to them

Posted on January 12, 2015 | by Robin Sherman

Journalists publish many stories based on bad data, which in turn is often based on poor methodology. … read more

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September 2014 Ethics Update

Posted on September 10, 2014 | by ASBPE Staff
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Can 2014’s biggest ethical snafu be resolved? … read more

SPJ uses 17 factors in revised ethics code to define ‘seek truth and report it’ mandate

Posted on September 10, 2014 | by Howard Rauch

Nashville, TN — “Seek Truth and Report It” — a long-time vital element in most newspaper codes of ethics — has been redefined in terms of 21st century ethical challenges by the Society of Professional Journalists. After months … read more

From in-depth analysis to practical advice, Steve Ward’s MediaMorals.org has it all

Posted on September 10, 2014 | by Howard Rauch

Halifax, N. S., Canada – July was a banner month for anyone interested in following the latest trends in editorial ethics. That’s when noted educator and media ethicist Stephen J.A. Ward went live with MediaMorals.org. Mixing thoughtful analysis … read more

What to include in your native ad policy? For ideas, check out PRSA’s new advisory

Posted on September 10, 2014 | by Howard Rauch

New York — Some alert B2B publishers have created policies covering sponsored-content procedures – a smart move, considering the ethical confusion that surrounds native advertising programs. And surprising as it may seem, good ideas for designing the policies … read more

Exploding editorial workload is creating plagiarism crisis; lack of training and modern technology share the blame: Plagiarism Today’s Jonathan Bailey

Posted on September 10, 2014 | by Howard Rauch

At one time or another, most B2B editors have encountered a plagiarism problem. But things are bound to get worse, predicts acknowledged plagiarism authority Jonathan Bailey. His recent blog describing “The Looming Plagiarism Crisis” is must reading. The … read more

Confine editor marketing involvement to senior staff, says Harry McCracken

Posted on September 10, 2014 | by Howard Rauch

B2B top brass can involve editors in marketing activity without undermining integrity concerns. However, they should confine such so-called “dark side” projects to senior level staff. … read more

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