Chapter 14

Objectivity- requires a journalist to use observable facts instead of opinions
- keep your emotions out of your story
- make sure to balance your sources
- report every angle

Throughness- requires a journalist to look at every side of the story
- think about what is important for the readers to know
- get to know your sources
- make sure your sources are reliable

Accuracy- requires a journalist to report the truth
- fact check
- assume that nothing is true about your story without support
- have several sources per side

Fairness- requires a journalist to present every side of the story with intentions to gain truth
- don't assume anything about anyone or anything
- think about the motives of your sources
- try to include the minority opinion

Transparency- requires a journalist to remain in the role of information gatherer to maintain the trust of the public
- do not express your opinions about your sources
- link all sources
- accurately quote sources, do not assume the meaning of their statements, stick to the facts and their quotes