4. Introduction
To discuss the guidelines and
laws which we are bound of, to
follow as our print and
broadcast journalists do.
5. Standards
A set of rules which ensures
quality. Or a level of quality.
For example; Someone believe
that BBC broadcasts news and
analysis of quality.
6. What is Journalistic Standards?
Boston newsletter had slogan;
“Anything for the story.”
But now; The things are
dramatically changed.”
7. Journalistic Standards
You should not;
Lie in print or on the air and Never
threaten the source.
Report rumors.
Suppress or omit opinion with which
one disagreed and story must be free
from favoritism.
8. Journalistic Standards
You should not;
Misrepresent oneself to get a story.
Plagiarize words or ideas.
Interfere in personal matter.
Use ones position for personal gain
and never do anything that caused
“conflict of interest”.
9. What is Online Standards?
“On the internet there is
netiquette; Ste of rules and
customs considered polite to
follow when you are
communicating through
internet.”
10. Online Standards
Remember the humans.
Adopt the same standards of
behavior online that you follow in
real life.
Know where you are in cyber space.
Respect other people’s time.
Make yourself good online.
11. Online Standards
Share expert knowledge.
Keep flame wars under control.
Respect other people’s privacy.
Don’t abuse your power.
Be forgiving other’s mistakes.
12. Online versus
Journalistic Standards
Online has more interaction than
traditional media.
Online media is small and simple
setup but traditional media has
huge setup.
Online media follows informal
process but traditional media has
formal process.
13. Common Grounds
Web culture.
Permission before taping phone
calls.
Reporting rumors and threatening
sources.
Journalistic credibility.
Abuses the power.
14. Conclusion
Online media and rational media
should work hard and honestly for
the betterment of future.
While working in these two
mediums a journalist should be
nice to others.
Power should never be misused
while working as a journalist.