A journalism code of ethics
A couple of people have e-mailed seeking instructions on how to write news stories for our Web site.
I hesitate to give specific directions because I don't want to stifle anyone's voice. In general, it's a good idea to make sure your article answers the traditional "5 W's" of journalism -- who, what, when, where and why (or how). You need not begin your article with them, however -- if you like, just tell the story the way you might tell it to a friend over a beer or a cup of coffee.
Questions of ethics are handled differently in different newsrooms, but many newspaper codes of ethics are modeled after one created by the Society of Professional Journalists. That code can be found here. The N&R has one, but I'm working from home today and can't lay my hands on it at the moment.
Please, keep the submissions coming and don't hesitate to e-mail if you have other questions.
