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May 2015 Ethics News Update

As ‘red flag’ precaution, Berendzen advises look-before-you link fact-checking policy

Posted on May 5, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

When asked to identify manuscript “red flags” that signal a need to verify facts, many B2B editors have no immediate response. … read more

More thoughts about using accuracy checklists. Here is NPR’s version. B2B editors still may need a document tailored to their content verification needs.

Posted on May 5, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

A standard accuracy checklist providing guidelines during the story assignment process remains a missing link in many B2B editors fact-checking process. … read more

ASBPE Virtual Roundtable highlights: Performance analysis required when addressing fact-checking dilemmas; accuracy snafus could create competitive distress

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

How does an editorial manager incorporate fact-checking when a large team of editors is spread thin? … read more

Freelance writers and editors must share fact-checking responsibilities

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by Randy Hecht

The “Columbia Journalism Review” report on the “Rolling Stone” campus rape article had some extra resonance for a freelancer. … read more

AP’s Tom Kent: The time has arrived for robotics journalism ethical checklist

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

Mentioning the subject of robotics to journalists will produce anything from cries of ethical outrage to curiosity about possible benefits. … read more

Best way to reinforce ethics principles? Gannett guidelines offer on-target advice

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by ASBPE Staff

What are six ways editorial managers can reinforce to staff members the importance of news gathering ethical practice? … read more

ASME native ad fracas may reflect added squeeze on editorial integrity

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

Practices undermining editorial integrity, whether deliberate or not, seem to surface at a never-ending pace. … read more

Need help verifying social media content? Check out Verification Junkie and Journalist’s Resource

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by ASBPE Staff

Rundowns on at least 29 resources that help verify social media posts are available at two sites: Verification Junkie and Journalist’s Resource. … read more

Thinking about finally creating a tailored ethics code? BuzzFeed’s new Editorial Standards and Ethics Guide offers instructive value.

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by Howard Rauch

BuzzFeed, the high-powered website that seems to be constantly making news, has done it again. … read more

Online News group’s ethics code draft addresses ‘fixing’ quotes, altering archives

Posted on May 3, 2015 | by ASBPE Staff

The Online News Association ethics code, still a work in progress, offers several practical accuracy-related guidelines for B2B editors, but the 2,200-plus-member group also is developing cogent approaches to the sticky issue of handling quoted matter in stories. … read more

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