7 canons of journalism

In Journalism we have 7 canons, this were adopted because there were some people who just use it for sensationalism. This is our ethic code. It was founded by American Society of Newspaper Editor. One the primary function of newspaper is communicate to the human race what is its member doing, feeling or thinking. Therefore, Journalism demands to us a wide range of intelligence of knowledge of experience, power of observation and reasoning.

1] - Responsibility – A journalist must always to consider the public’s welfare. We have the duty of communicate everything as we see. Users of newspaper trust in us, and we have to give them the information. A journalist who uses his power for any selfish or otherwise unworthy purpose is faithless to a high trust.

2] – Freedom of press – All we have a freedom of express and that wonderful, it’s a fundamental right. So that gives us the absolute freedom of writing our News coverage and editorial comments.

3] – Independence – We have the freedom from all obligation, but something vital and essential is keep the fidelity to the public interest.

4] – Sincerity, Truthfulness, accuracy – As this three words says, that’s our entire base. The reader trusts in us.

5] – Impartiality – When we are making our job, we have to take care about do not just put our opinion in it. There is an abysmal difference between a News report and Expression of opinion. But his rule do not apply for some articles where they ask for our opinion and conclusion.

6] – Fair play – The information have to be accurate, not manipulated, corrected by any mistakes it could be having, and should never be swayed by the reporter's personal conviction or bias. . Editorial comment should be an honest expression of the writer's belief, not to court popularity

7] - Decency - In the performance of their public and cultural mission, member newspapers must be available for anyone to read anytime, anywhere. They should maintain decency both editorially and in the area of advertising, and in their circulation practices they should at all times exercise moderation and good sense.