Those in our profession often face difficult choices and ethical quandries. To help us make better decisions and sharpen our analytical wits--and to assist those new to the field--below are some resources covering journalistic ethics. (Courtesy, The Journalism Doomsday Clock).
Media Ethics
Copyright The Journalism Doomsday Clock, 2007
  • American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) - links to professional media outlets' various codes of ethics
  • Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America - it's a minefield out there for reporters
  • Indiana University School of Journalism -- Ethics Case Studies - highly recommended by The Journalism Doomsday Clock
  • Media Matters - not to be confused with the PBS series, this group targets misinformation from the conservative political spectrum; and chides the "liberal media elite" at times
  • Media Watch - political correctness, but useful in terms of illustrating issues
  • Online Journalism Review's Ethics Section - past articles raising different issues
  • Poynter Institute's Ethics and Diversity Section - wide-ranging coverage of issues
  • Poynter Online's Ethics Tip Sheets - current events given a cursory ethical twist
  • The Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct - always instructive
  • Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) - code of ethics for all