Question

read the scenario.
a journalist researches a possible scheme by a financial services company to steal money from its clients. he has one source, a woman who lost all of the money that she had invested with the company. he also talks to competing firms, who say that the company in question has no ethics. with just this information, the journalist publishes a story accusing the company of stealing clients money.
which part of the code of ethics set by the society of professional journalists does the journalist most violate?
keeping news separate from paid advertising
seeking the truth and reporting news without bias
minimizing harm by showing compassion
being accurate and transparent

Explanation:

The journalist only has one source (the woman who lost money) and competing firms (who may have a bias against the company). With just this information, publishing an accusatory story lacks sufficient evidence for accuracy. A journalist should ensure information is accurate and transparent, which this action violates.

Answer:

being accurate and transparent