Implementation Of Article 1 Of The Journalistic Code Of Ethics For Journalists Of The Daily Lahat Pos

Abstract

Adhering to the journalistic code of ethics and applying it is a journalist's professional form and by carrying out journalistic activities in accordance with the journalistic code of ethics means that a journalist is responsible for himself and society. This study entitled "Implementation of Article 1 of the Journalistic Code of Ethics for Lahat Pos Daily Journalists". The research objective is to find out the implementation of article 1 of the journalistic code of ethics in the Lahat Pos daily. This type of research is qualitative research. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. Then data analysis techniques such as data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the implementation of Article 1 of the Journalistic Code of Ethics for Pos Lahat Daily Journalists is implemented by prioritizing duties and responsibilities by prioritizing the truth of a news story, a journalist tidying up independently, producing news that is accurate, balanced and not in bad faith. In the Post Daily Lahat the application of the journalistic code of ethics can improve the formation of journalistic attitudes to fulfill the rights of the community, be willing to issue opinions regarding goodness or approval, supervise by evaluating news and journalism and be consistent in making decisions making the subject the main source in field research.