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CRITERIAS OF A GOOD NEWSPAPER

accuracy : the newspaper shall :

> exert maximum effort to print truth in all news

> strive for completeness and objectivity

> guard against carelessness, bias or distorion by either emphasis or emotion.

responsibility : the newspaper shall

> use mature and considrered judgment in the public interest at all times

> select,edit and display news on the basis of its significance and its genuine usefulness to the public

> edit news affecting public morals with candor and good taste and avoid an imbalance of sensational, preponderantly negative or merely trivial news.

> accent when possible a reasonable amount of news w/c illustrates the values of compassion, self - sacrifice, heroism , good citizenship, and patriotism.

> clearly define sources of news and tell the reader when competent sources cannot be identified.

> respect rights of privacy

> instruct its staff members to conduct themselves with dignity and decorum.

integrity : the newspaper shall

> maintain vigorous standards of honesty and fair play in the selection and editing of tis contents as well as in all relations with news sources and the public.

> deal dispassionately with controversial subjects and treat disputed issues with impartiality.

> practice humility and tolerance in the face of honest conflicting opinions or disagreement.

> provide a forum for the exchange of pertinent comment and criticism, esp. if it is in conflict with the newspaper's editorial point of view.

> label its own editorial views or expressions of opinion.

leadership : the newspaper shall

> act with courage in serving the public

> stimulate and vigorously support public officials, private groups and individuals in crusades and campaigns to increase the good works and eliminate bad in the community.

> help protect all rights and privileges guaranteed by law.

> serve as constructive critic of gov't at all levels, providing leadership for necessary reforms or innovations and exposing any misfeasance in office or any misuse of public power.

> oppose demagogues and other selfish and unwholesome interests regardless of their size or influence.

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