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» Al Jazeera: Code of Ethics - The mission statement set for this news-gathering entity.




» BBC Editorial Guidelines - Online services policies to help content producers for British Broadcasting Corporation resolve difficult editorial dilemmas. Information about mandatory referrals.




» CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices - Policy framework for reportage at Canada's national public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Explains legislation, standards and practice.




» CPB - Ethics Guide for Public Radio Journalism - An overview of important ethical issues that face public radio, as identified by public radio journalists. It offers principles and standards for ethical practice. Both the revised (2003) and original (1995) versions are available in PDF format.




» CyberJournalist.net: A Bloggers' Code of Ethics - A created by modifying the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics for the weblog world. Guidelines upon which individual bloggers can choose to develop their own best practices.




» Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists - Free service. Offering professional journalists guidance on ethical decisions when covering the news.




» Ethics and Credibility in Online Journalism - An overview of ethics and credibility in online journalism. [PDF]




» Ethics in Journalism - Ethics code of the Society of Professional Journalists, links to additional information and resources.




» European Codes of Journalism Ethics - Guide to ethics codes for media in European countries with related articles and links to selected press councils.




» International Journalists’ Network: Codes of Ethics - Directory of codes from around the world, sorted by country and region. Each available in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese.




» Latvian Union of Journalists: Code of Ethics - Deals with editorial responsibility, the role of media in society, and the protection of a source's identity.




» Media Alliance Code of Ethics - PDF outlining the 12 guiding principles for journalists who are members of the Australia's Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).




» Press Complaints Commission: Code of Practice - Self-regulatory industry system that deals with complaints from the public about the editorial content of British newspapers and magazines. Code also available as PDF.




» RTNDA Code of Ethics - Pocket guide (PDF file) outlining standards of public trust, truthfulness, fairness, integrity, independence and accountability. Prescribed for members of the Radio-Television News Directors Association. [PDF]




» Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics - Provides the code of ethics for this US group, case studies, a hotline, and resources for reporters faced with a dilemma. Details about events celebrating responsible reporting.




» Wikipedia: Journalism ethics and standard - Online encyclopedia article traces the evolution and purpose of codes of journalism, self-regulation within the industry, and their application in practice.

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