Objectivity: This demands that the journalist sticks to only the observable facts. Which means this keeps them from finding the actual truth of the story.
Thoroughness: This is tracking down the most reliable sources to get the most accurate information.
• Find the best documentary evidence
Accuracy: VITAL ASPECT!!! If the piece of journalism is not accurate than it is nothing, meaningless.
Fairness: All bases are covered! Make sure to represent both sides of the argument. It cannot be one side, meaning it can’t be your side!
Transparency: To gain and maintain public trust.
I think all of these are very important but most important I would have to say is accuracy. Because if the information in the newspaper is not accurate than people are reading for the wrong reasons!
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