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Modul Mata Kuliah Journalisme Online - Ayo Menulis FISIP UAJY

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Even with firm principles, journalists and organizations will always face difficult decisions. But the<br />

principles can lead to some guidelines -- not rules -- that can serve the decision-making. Open-ended<br />

questions produce informed discussion and good decisions. Here are some questions that can help with<br />

the decision-making on commentary, reporting, voice and tone.<br />

What is this journalist's primary role?<br />

What is this journalist's role in the context of the moment?<br />

Is innovation in tone and voice appropriate for this content?<br />

Is the content straight news reporting, informed analysis or opinion?<br />

Does this content blur or blend the roles of reporter and commentator? If so, how should this<br />

content be labeled?<br />

Does the tone of this content diverge from that of the parent site?<br />

Does this content need be put through the same editing process as similar content on the<br />

parent site? Why? Why not?<br />

Is there anything in this role that could create the appearance of a conflict of interest, or that<br />

could imperil the journalist's ability to report the story objectively in the future?<br />

Is there anything in this role that would cause the principles in the coverage to doubt the<br />

accuracy or independence of the reporter's future work on this topic?<br />

Have all the proper stakeholders been involved in this decision?<br />

Frequently Asked Questions<br />

What do you mean by saying that principles should apply across platforms?<br />

We believe these ethical principles apply to any news operation that aspires to practice journalism:<br />

an international cable news network, a local newspaper's Web site, independent bloggers, etc. The<br />

key is to be clear on what you stand for -- and what you are doing.<br />

What do you mean by saying that principles should apply across all content?<br />

We believe these ethical principles apply to all content, regardless of whether it's text, photos,<br />

audio, video, etc., and whether it's on the web, on a blog, in print, on broadcast, or delivered via<br />

email, podcasts or beyond.<br />

Is the opinion of the "objective" reporter ever of value?<br />

Absolutely. But whether that opinion should be expressed, and how it should be expressed, is a<br />

matter to be reviewed with your editor. In cases where "objective" reporters believe expressing an<br />

opinion in any forum is necessary, they should discuss the matter with their editors. Be cautious,<br />

and be transparent.<br />

What are the risks when a reporter expresses an opinion?

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