Professional Codes of Ethics (ASNE)

Professional Codes of Ethics  – American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) ASNE Statement of Principles ASNE’s Statement of Principles was originally adopted in 1922 as the “Canons of Journalism.” The document was revised and renamed “Statement of Principles” in 1975. PREAMBLE. The First Amendment, protecting freedom of expression from abridgment by any law, guarantees to the […]

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Code of Ethics – Society for Professional Journalists

Society for Professional Journalists Preamble Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media […]

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