Title: Journalistic Ethics: The four principles and the impact they can have. | by Perry Cohen | Medium
Headings: Journalistic Ethics: The four principles and the impact they can have.
Journalistic Ethics: The four principles and the impact they can have.
Seek Truth and Report it
Minimize Harm
Act independently
Be Accountable and Transparent

Content: Journalistic Ethics: The four principles and the impact they can have. | by Perry Cohen | Medium
Journalistic Ethics: The four principles and the impact they can have. Perry Cohen
Dec 3, 2017 · 8 min read
In today’s society, journalism and the use of journalistic ethics are more important than ever. “With the current assault on the news media from government officials and an uneducated public, ethics in journalism are more important than ever. Media needs to do it right and not give the skeptics any fodder. That way we can all sleep better at night.”- Paola Boivin, Arizona Sports Hall of Fame 2017
The number of ways journalism can impact society and the lives of people around the word is infinite. However, the impact can quickly be turned from a positive to a negative, thus losing public trust in the media.