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The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect

Completely updated and revised
"The most important book on the relationship of journalism and democracy published in the last fifty years." – Roy Peter Clark, The Poynter Institute

We Interrupt This Newscast: How to Improve Local News and Win Ratings, Too

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A landmark study on what people watch and why. The most exhaustive study ever of local TV news - what helps ratings, what drives viewers away, and what editorial approaches and story-telling techniques most influence viewership.

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Global Investigative Journalism Conference
Highlights from the 2007 GIJC annual conference

EXTRA! EXTRA!
IRE's guide to some of journalism's best recent investigative work

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The One-Minute (OK, Maybe Five-Minute) Editor

by Steve Buttry, Director of Tailored Programs - American Press Institute (API)

Aug 20, 2007 - Tips for editors and managers for working effectively with reporters when you don't have time to sit down for coaching sessions or brainstorming.

Online Ethics: Paid Promotional Content
While linking and other technologies can greatly enhance the user experience on online news sites, the distinction between independent editorial content and paid promotional information should remain clear.
Ethics: Journalism's "Underpants"
An interesting essay by former news and investigative reporter Bob Williams comparing a journalist's ethics to his underpants.
Online Journalism Ethics: A New Frontier
Online media can take us and our readers to places journalism hasn't been before. And in those places, our values may seem to be obstacles or antiques.
OJR's Ethics of Online Journalism
OJR's take on what separates good writers and publishers from frauds and con artists online.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Editorial Standards and Policies
PBS's editorial standards and policies, including guiding principles and responsibilities.
Code of Ethics for Dow Jones
A code to guide the professional conduct of all Dow Jones employees.
RTNDA Ethics Guidelines
RTNDA guidelines for reporting on, and in, a variety of controversial and challenging stories and settings.
San Antonio Express-News Ethics Code
The San Antonio Express-News' Ethics code. A good model for other news organizations.
Photojournalism Ethics Guidelines
A selection of some newspapers' ethics guidelines regarding photography.
Army Times - General Standards of Conduct
The Army Times' thoughts on what a journalist is and how he or she should conduct himself.

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