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
Ethics
First step when creating fact-checking policy? Identify ‘red flags’: says API’s Jane Elizabeth
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
“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
Journalists publish many stories based on bad data, which in turn is often based on poor methodology. … read more
September 2014 Ethics Update
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
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
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
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
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
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