Ch. 14 Answers

1. Objectivity requires that journalists stick to observable facts and avoid injecting their opinions into news reports. One can achieve this by covering all sides of an issue, along with finding the observable facts find the truth, and do not just take the viewpoints of officials.
2. Thoroughness is looking into every aspect of a story. One can achieve this by tracking down and talk to the best sources, finding the best documentary evidence, and giving the audience as much information as possible.
3. Accuracy is the quality of information being true, correct, or exact. One can achieve this by reading the information back to sources to verify that it is correct, checking information obtained from interviews against original sources, and never assuming anything.
4. Fairness is an attempt to make sure all bases are being covered. One can achieve this by listening to different viewpoints, letting people respond when they believe you are wrong, and getting the facts.
5. Transparency is the idea to gain and maintain public trust. One can achieve this by being as open as possible about what biases you may bring to the job, being honest and truthful, and being open about mistakes.