Find the NPR ethics guidelines at their website. Under “Impartiality,” several guidelines talk about journalistic independence and the appearance of objectivity. Choose one guideline (for example: “Don’t sign, don’t advocate, don’t donate”) and discuss your reactions to it in this blog post category “Chapter 2 – Activity 4.” In that post, let us know:

• Does the policy goes too far, not far enough or is just right.
• Why might the NPR guidelines be tougher in this area than those of other U.S. news outlets?
• Now consider reporters covering sports, fashion, or entertainment. Should they be held to the same standards as those covering politics?
• In general, does a one-size-fits-all policy work?

Jace and Jeane are required to address this activity and comment on two other activities. Other students can do the same work, or they can create address another activity, in another category, in this module. If you address another module be sure to create a post or a reply here addressing some aspect of this activity

Also, please keep up with your peers’ comments on your own post and reply when warranted.