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Essential Rules and Values in Journalism: 5 Key Guidelines for Journalists

In the world of journalism, adhering to essential rules and values is paramount for delivering impactful news. This guide outlines five fundamental journalism principles: 1) Remember the basics by answering who, what, where, when, why, and how. 2) Accuracy is crucial—ensure all facts, figures, and spellings are precise. 3) Find your focus—clearly articulate the story’s essence in 25 words or less. 4) Keep it concise with short words, sentences, and paragraphs. 5) Strive for objectivity, presenting the unvarnished truth without personal bias.

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Essential Rules and Values in Journalism: 5 Key Guidelines for Journalists

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  1. Rules & values in journalism

  2. 5 rules of journalisms 1. Remember the basics   Tell the reader who, what, where, when, why and how. Use standard English spelling, punctuation and grammar.

  3. 5 rules of journalism 2. Accuracy, accuracy, accuracy! •    Joseph Pulitzer's three rules of journalism hold true today. Make sure you get it right. Facts, figures and spellings must be accurate.

  4. 5 rules of journalism • 3. Find your focus •    What's the story? What's the point? If you can't say it in 25 words or less, you probably haven't found your focus.

  5. 5 rules of journalism • 4. Think short •    Use short words in short sentences in short paragraphs in short articles.

  6. 5 rules of journalism 5. Strive to be objective   Don't let your opinions or those of the sources get in the way of a straight, objective story. Remember, your main obligation is to the viewer, who wants the unvarnished truth. Film what the audience wants to know, which is not necessarily what the source wants to say.

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