Former Editor-in-Chief of CBC News once said, “Every news organization has only its credibility and reputation to rely on.” Journalists are known for pushing the limits when it comes to writing their stories. When a journalist oversteps his/her boundary, it not only poorly reflects the quality of the journalist, but the reputation of the company. Often journalists are called out on crossing the line, and it can unfortunately mean serious consequences. Some problems that journalists deal with include truthfulness, impartiality, and decency. As to avoid slander and libel, a story must be completely accurate. With absolute accuracy, a journalist cannot be charged with libel. Likewise, a journalist must be wary of his/her word choice. Discriminatory words, intentional or not, can destroy a journalists reputation very quickly. Lastly, a journalist must decide whether all the information they have gathered is worth disclosing; sometimes it can negatively affect themselves and others.
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