Ethical Guidelines
Ethical guidelines are the backbone of responsible journalism and creative media production. For students involved in campus media, these principles offer a framework for navigating complex decisions with integrity, fairness, and accountability. When reporting on sensitive topics, interviewing peers, or publishing content that reaches a broad audience, ethical resources help you uphold the trust of your community and maintain the credibility of your work. They are not just rules; they are tools for thoughtful storytelling, respectful engagement, and professional growth.
By engaging with ethical guidelines, student media creators gain clarity on issues
like transparency, conflict of interest, privacy, and the responsible use of sources.
These resources encourage reflection and dialogue, helping teams build a shared understanding
of what it means to produce media that is both impactful and principled. In a fast-paced
digital environment where content spreads quickly and scrutiny is high, ethical literacy
empowers students to lead with confidence and contribute meaningfully to the campus
conversation.
- Radio Television News Directors Association Code of Ethics
- Society of Professional Journalists Ethics Code
- College Media Association Code of Ethics
- Public Relations Society of America Code of Ethics
For any additional questions or accessibility needs, please contact the Assistant
Director for Student Media Services at isobel.breheny-schafer@stonybrook.edu.