Lauren Alexander
la310405@ohio.edu
Although complete objectivity may be idealistic, it’s still something that journalists should strive for, and I think ethical codes set a standard to help guide journalists toward to the ultimate goal of being fair and balanced.
To me it seems that the concepts of fairness and balance would vary from one journalist to the next, and although ethical codes do attempt to define these terms, I believe it is ultimately up to the individual to decide how these terms apply. For instance, should a journalist be more “fair” to a subject by protecting their identity, or should they be more “fair” to their audience by providing them with information that could potentially protect their well-being. I think this adds another dimension to the idea of fairness that requires each person to follow their own moral compass so to speak, instead of relying on standard textbook definitions.
Aside from fairness and balance, I think one of the most clear cut ideals that any journalist can strive for is truth. There is little interpretation when it comes to making sure you get the facts straight
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