Question

a reporter finds that a story uncovering a political scandal about a political candidate was not accurate. based on additional reporting, there was no real scandal. the reporter goes to their supervisor, and the news station releases a statement of correction and apology. which principle of ethical journalism is this reporter following? (1 point)

be accountable.

act independently.

seek truth and report on it.

minimize harm.

Explanation:

To determine the ethical journalism principle, we analyze each option:

• "Be accountable": Involves taking responsibility for errors, like correcting and apologizing, which matches the reporter's action of having the news station release a correction and apology after finding the story inaccurate.
• "Act independently": Focuses on avoiding external influences in reporting, not related to correcting errors.
• "Seek truth and report on it": Emphasizes finding and reporting accurate information, but the key here is the response to an error (correction/apology), not just seeking truth.
• "Minimize harm": About reducing negative impacts on subjects, not related to correcting inaccurate reporting.

So the reporter follows "Be accountable" by addressing the error.

Answer:

A. Be accountable.