The Logic Links and Inner Requirements of Constructing Codes of Journalism Ethics
Yang Bao-jun · Zhongguo Renmin Daxue xuebao · 2010
Codes of professional ethics are not arbitrarily set.There are certain links and specific procedures in ethics construction.It is necessary to master the inherent requirements of each link.The main links include: the prerequisite link as to grasp the basis of good ethical codes accurately,such as objective basis,requirements of journalistic professional values and social environment of journalistic activities;the core link as to establish the codes of ethics according to certain principles,at same time to settle the relationship between news laws and codes,some journalistic habit rules and codes,legitimateness of the subject needs;and the extended link: mainly according to new social conditions and new cognition to modify,adjust and update the relevant contents of the codes.