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List of contents
Introduction: Core principles of ethical journalism
Sallyanne Duncan
- Trust, information disorder and freedom of expression: Influences on ethical journalism
Sallyanne Duncan
- Regulating the mainstream media: Who guards the guardians?
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in Action: Aidan White, founder of the Ethical Journalism Network
- Journalists and social media: Entering an ‘ethical vacuum’
Frances Yeoman
Ethics in action: Jim Waterson, media editor of The Guardian
- Sources: The lifeblood of journalism
Jackie Newton
Ethics in action: Gerard Ryle, director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
- Privacy and intrusion: Navigating the muddy waters of conflicting rights
Sallyanne Duncan, with additional research by Anna Bryan
Ethics in action: Joshua King, head of digital engagement and development at the Scotsman
- Covering death and trauma: Focus on compassion and respect
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Jo Healey, journalist, author and founder of Trauma Reporting training
- Reporting suicide responsibly: A force for good
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Gordon Allan, who was bereaved by suicide
- Diversity in the news: Seeking fair representation and inclusivity
Sallyanne Duncan
Ethics in action: Barnie Choudhury, editor-at-large of Eastern Eye
- The ethics of health journalism: Reporting a pandemic
Petya Eckler and Ozan B. Mantar
Ethics in action: Helen McArdle, health correspondent at The Herald
- Battling for news: Reporting war and conflict
Richard Lance Keeble
Ethics in action: Lara Pawson, former BBC World Service correspondent
About the author
Sallyanne Duncan was a senior lecturer in journalism/journalism ethics at the University of Strathclyde, and a former regional newspaper journalist.
Summary
Ethics for Journalists critically explores many of the dilemmas that journalists face in their work and supports journalists in good ethical decision-making.
