David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Carolyn J. Sniezyk, MS, BCBA, and Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Show The Ethical Journalism Network has identified five common themes. In this short piece, we would like to showcase these five core principles and discuss how they intersect with media representations of autism treatment. As we highlight below, the current landscape of the autism community is fraught with multiple threats and challenges to these core principles. Finally, in the spirit of promoting accuracy and transparency, we also offer some proactive strategies and considerations.
The following sources provide more information about ethics for journalists: IFJ Global Charter of Ethics for Journalists (International), Accountable Journalism (International), Society of Professional Journalists (USA), European Federation of Journalists (Europe), MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics (Australia). We hope these ethical guidelines, along with the proactive strategies described above, serve as a useful source of guidance for journalists who are looking to write the next story on autism. Citation for this article: Celiberti, D., Sniezyk, C., & Leif, E. (2020). Five principles of ethical journalism: Implications for media representations of autism treatment. Science in Autism Treatment, 18(2). Other ASAT articles that may be of interest:
What are the main principles of journalism?Truth & Accuracy. Journalists cannot always guarantee 'truth', but getting the facts right is the cardinal principle of journalism. ... . Independence. ... . Fairness and Impartiality. ... . Humanity. ... . Accountability.. What are the 5 core principles of journalism?5 Core Principles of Journalism. Veritas Vos liberabit (the truth shall set you free) Among the cardinal principles truth comes first, journalists are the modern-day messengers, better be messengers of truth. ... . Independent Voice. ... . Two sides of a coin. ... . Humanness. ... . Accountability.. Why are principles important in journalism?“Journalists cannot always guarantee 'truth' but getting the facts right is the cardinal principle of journalism. We should always strive for accuracy, give all the relevant facts we have, and ensure that they have been checked. When we cannot corroborate information, we should say so.”
What is the most important thing in journalism?Journalists should seek to be fair and truthful in reporting what their sources tell them. Factual accuracy entails checking, and double-checking, facts and fairness involves working diligently to get myriad sides of a story by speaking to multiple sources with different and often varying points of view.
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