Ethical guidelines for online news reporting (from Writing and Reporting News by Carole Rich):
*Don’t copy material from the Internet (including images) without permission. Many images are offered free for personal use, but check the site notices to be sure.
*Don’t write any defamatory messages to a discussion group.
*Avoid writing defamatory or derogatory comments, even in personal e-mail messages.
*Consider the accuracy of material you find on the internet. Check the site owner and organization to make sure you are using a responsible site. You should also verify the accuracy of the information from the internet.
*Check the posting dates of online material to determine whether the information is still accurate. It will often be outdated.
The internet is a great place for research and article ideas, but be careful!
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