Question

determining ethical actions
a reporter is covering a protest at a local chemical plant
which parts of the spj code of ethics should be
considered when deciding whether to air the interview?
suspected of dumping toxic chemicals into the water
select two options.
supply. the reporter interviews a 17 - year - old protester on
camera. the protester says, \i am concerned for our
act independently because money is involved.
health - all of us who drink or bathe with this water are at
be accountable because the story seems to be
risk. and we need to think about the harm being done to
the environment.\
untrue.
be transparent because it is not clear who made
later, the protesters mother calls and says that her
the statements.
daughter, a minor, regrets speaking to the reporter on
camera. the mother asks the news station not to air the
minimize harm because the protester might be
interview.
affected by the interview.
seek truth from another source, because the
protester made a statement about a major issue.

Explanation:

• Minimize harm: The protester is a minor (17 - year - old), and airing the interview might affect her. The SPJ code emphasizes minimizing harm, especially to vulnerable individuals like minors.
• Seek truth from another source: The statement is about a major issue (toxic chemical dumping). Journalists should seek truth, and since there could be concerns (e.g., the minor's later regret), getting another source to confirm or add to the story is in line with the SPJ code's pursuit of truth.

Answer:

Minimize harm because the protester might be affected by the interview.
Seek truth from another source, because the protester made a statement about a major issue.