chapter 8 (not that important)

Question 1

what are some best Practices for Social Media Guidelines for News Organizations

Answer 1

1, Traditional Ethics Rules Apply Online (Uphold traditional ethics consistently online)
2. Assume Everything You Write Online Will Become Public (Privacy settings can change, leaks can happen)
3. Engage Professionally with Readers (Avoid flame wars with trolls to maintain credibility)
4. Break News on Your Website, Not Social Media (Prioritize breaking news on your website (include links to full story)
5. Beware of Perceptions (Make clear disclaimers)
6. Verify Everything Before Reporting (Filter out inaccurate content and rumors)
7. Always Identify Yourself as a Journalist (Don’t use anonymity online.)
8. Social Networks Are Tools, Not Toys (Credit the original source of information before reporting it)
9. Be Transparent and Admit When You’re Wrong Online (Quickly admit mistakes and provide correct information)
10. Keep Internal Deliberations Confidential (Protect the integrity of the editorial process)