Ethics Statement
(This document will govern the content of this blog.)
This Ethics Statement is an adaptation of the principles set forth in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics. “Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts with integrity.” (Society, 2014)
As a writer and the owner of this site, I will:
Society of Professional Journalism. (Revised 2014). Code of Ethics. Retrieved June 8, 2015, from http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
DISCLAIMER AND DISCLOSURE: THIS IS A PUBLIC SITE; HOWEVER, IT WAS CREATED SOLELY AS A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION AMONG ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF FIFTY. I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE, BUT I AM NOT A LAWYER, NOR AM I AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF GERONTOLOGY, AND I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT READERS DO WITH THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE. BY YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS FORUM, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE PRINCIPLES SET FORTH IN THE ETHICS STATEMENT ABOVE. ALL INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 18 HAVE GIVEN THEIR INFORMED CONSENT FOR THEIR IMAGES TO BE APPEAR ON THIS SITE. ALL INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE COVERED BY THE INFORMED CONSENT OF THEIR PARENTS.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE: NO REPRODUCTION OR DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS PERMITTED, UNLESS PERMISSION IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN BY THE AUTHOR OR IS GIVEN BY A CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE. NO OUTSIDE LINKS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS SITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESSED PERMISSION; HOWEVER, I WILL ACCEPT REQUESTS FOR PERMISSION TO PUBLICIZE A LINK ON THIS SITE. MY INTENTION IN THIS BLOG IS TO DO NO HARM. THE CONTENT OF THIS BLOG IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND BLOGGERS’ OPINIONS ARE SCREENED CAREFULLY TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL HARM TO ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL. I WILL MODERATE ALL COMMENTS AND AT MY DISCRETION, I WILL DELETE INFORMATION I DEEM QUESTIONABLE, OFFENSIVE, REPULSIVE, INAPPROPRIATE, INFLAMMATORY, OR EGREGIOUS. ADDITIONALLY, COMMENTS UNRELATED TO GERONTOLOGY AND/OR HEALTHY AGING WILL BE DELETED AUTOMATICALLY. OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS THE OPINION OF ANYONE EXCEPT THE STATED AUTHOR. THE PRIVACY POLICY OF WEEBLY.COM, WHO SERVES AS THE HOST OF THIS SITE, CAN BE FOUND AT: http://www.weebly.com/privacy)
(This document will govern the content of this blog.)
This Ethics Statement is an adaptation of the principles set forth in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics. “Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts with integrity.” (Society, 2014)
As a writer and the owner of this site, I will:
- Check all information for accuracy, before it appears on this site.
- Clearly identify sources, and attempt to use only primary source material.
- Explain the reason anonymity is given, if applicable to source of material.
- Give the context for all stories discussed and attribute ownership of all original information.
- Make corrections to previously posted information, as updates become available.
- Never make a promise, unless I can reasonably expect to keep it.
- Attempt to provide all sides of controversial stories.
- Be honest and forthright in gathering information.
- Be open and fair with individuals whose lives and/or stories are the subject of discussion, regardless of their position of power.
- Encourage access to all public records and public meetings.
- Provide a voice for anyone who has information relevant to the discussions that appear on my blog.
- Steer clear of stereotypes in the description of individuals.
- Identify information that is purely an opinion or advocates for a cause.
- Report the facts accurately and in their proper context.
- Provide easily identifiable media images, graphic illustrations, and videos, with correct identification and attributions attached.
- Be courteous and respectful of all individuals and their rights to privacy.
Society of Professional Journalism. (Revised 2014). Code of Ethics. Retrieved June 8, 2015, from http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
DISCLAIMER AND DISCLOSURE: THIS IS A PUBLIC SITE; HOWEVER, IT WAS CREATED SOLELY AS A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION AMONG ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF FIFTY. I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE, BUT I AM NOT A LAWYER, NOR AM I AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF GERONTOLOGY, AND I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT READERS DO WITH THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE. BY YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS FORUM, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE PRINCIPLES SET FORTH IN THE ETHICS STATEMENT ABOVE. ALL INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 18 HAVE GIVEN THEIR INFORMED CONSENT FOR THEIR IMAGES TO BE APPEAR ON THIS SITE. ALL INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE COVERED BY THE INFORMED CONSENT OF THEIR PARENTS.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE: NO REPRODUCTION OR DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS PERMITTED, UNLESS PERMISSION IS EXPRESSLY GIVEN BY THE AUTHOR OR IS GIVEN BY A CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE. NO OUTSIDE LINKS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS SITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESSED PERMISSION; HOWEVER, I WILL ACCEPT REQUESTS FOR PERMISSION TO PUBLICIZE A LINK ON THIS SITE. MY INTENTION IN THIS BLOG IS TO DO NO HARM. THE CONTENT OF THIS BLOG IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND BLOGGERS’ OPINIONS ARE SCREENED CAREFULLY TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL HARM TO ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL. I WILL MODERATE ALL COMMENTS AND AT MY DISCRETION, I WILL DELETE INFORMATION I DEEM QUESTIONABLE, OFFENSIVE, REPULSIVE, INAPPROPRIATE, INFLAMMATORY, OR EGREGIOUS. ADDITIONALLY, COMMENTS UNRELATED TO GERONTOLOGY AND/OR HEALTHY AGING WILL BE DELETED AUTOMATICALLY. OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS THE OPINION OF ANYONE EXCEPT THE STATED AUTHOR. THE PRIVACY POLICY OF WEEBLY.COM, WHO SERVES AS THE HOST OF THIS SITE, CAN BE FOUND AT: http://www.weebly.com/privacy)