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Law, Ethics, and News Literacy
Ethics
Part of what fuels my passion for journalism is the ability to provide coverage on potentially sensitive, controversial issues. I try to challenge myself and choose topics that question authority or bring light to delicate subjects. When covering these issues, journalistic integrity becomes vital to prevent any problems that could arise from careless, unethical reporting. When covering controversy, legal soundness and ethical actions become vital tools to protect the integrity and reliability of my publication.
Sourcing
Aside from providing at least 3 diverse sources per article to provide a diverse viewpoint, anonymous sourcing can be a necessary tool to report ethically. Covering content that is sensitive, personal, or damaging to a source can make anonymous sources the most ethical choice to make.
For this article, the sources requested anonymity from the beginning. At times, covering topics that include pushback on claims involving legal policies can entice the use of anonymous sourcing. When I choose to do so, legal research is incredibly important. Because of the serious consequences that could ensue from sloppy research or legal errors, this aspect is incredibly important when reporting and using anonymity.
Anonymous Sourcing and Laws
