EUNICE GAYAMO - Assignment 2-The Journalist in Me and Code of Ethics
EUNICE GAYAMO - Assignment 2-The Journalist in Me and Code of Ethics
EUNICE GAYAMO - Assignment 2-The Journalist in Me and Code of Ethics
I. Directions: Write a reflection paper about “JOURNALIST IN ME” Use the spaces
provided below.
Journalism is a vital cog that is circling the whole world to help people know what is happening
and what might happen soon, the power of one word will create an effect that might change
the future of the world. Those people who spread awareness around the world are journalists.
I am still a student, set forth to do the same as these renowned people who the majority of the
world believes so. I am aware that it will be a bumpy journey as I am still inexperienced and
immature. I have no confidence and might encounter situations where my determination will be
measured. But as a student who chose this path by myself am prepare for what I might
encounter along the path I've taken.
I am lacking the characteristics that are essential for a good journalist. I am very much aware
of my skills, but since I am still young. I still have a chance to refine myself and hone those
skills. Knowledgeable, intelligent, must have a way with words, knows how to communicate
effectively, professional and confident are only a few skills I must acquire if I wish to follow the
footsteps of distinguished journalists.
With dedication and determination. All of the skills that I lack will surely bloom when all of my
efforts have paid off. Nothing in a path of a career is an easy endeavor. One must be aware of
their weakness and enhanced those weaknesses to be their strengths. To be one of the people
whom the public believes every word and information they release, I must be a person who
they can trust with. In that time, I will be a proud Journalist.
II. Direction: Write your own “CODE OF ETHICS” (at least 10)
CODE OF ETHICS
1. I SHALL BE TRUTHFUL ON EVERY INFORMATION THAT WILL BE RELEASED IN MEDIA AND OFFERS ONLY
LEGITIMATE DATA TO THE PUBLIC.
4. I SHALL BE AWARE OF MY RESPONSIBILITY ABOUT THE WORDS I WILL SAY AND ENSURE THAT IT WILL NOT
BRING HARM TO ANY PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT INVOLVE OR MAY BE INVOLVED.
5. I SHALL BE CAUTIOUS WHEN IT COMES TO RELEASING AND GATHERING INFORMATION AND CERTAIN THE
LEGITIMACY BEFORE IT GETS PUBLISHED.
6. I SHALL BE FAIR, OPEN-MINDED, AND BALANCE THE PUBLIC'S VIEWS TO AVOID SHOWING FAVORITISM
AND BEING BIASED.
7. I SHALL NOT BE INFLUENCED BY ANY BRIBES OR LET MY MATTERS AND INTENTIONS AFFECT MY WORK.
9. I SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY SAFETY AND MINIMIZE THE HARM I MIGHT CONFRONT.
10. A JOURNALIST WILL STAND TALL AND PROUD, SHOWING PROFESSIONALISM TO THE CITIZENS WITHOUT
FAIL. A DIGNIFIED STANCE WILL LEAVE AN EXPRESSION THAT MIGHT HELP YOUR REPUTATION.