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Explore SPJ: About the Society | Society of Professional Journalists Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its thousands of members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its
SPJ’s Code of Ethics | Society of Professional Journalists Closely organized around SPJ’s Code of Ethics, this updated edition uses real-life case studies to demonstrate how students and professionals in journalism and other communication disciplines identify and reason through ethical dilemmas
SPJ History and Timeline | Society of Professional Journalists Historic Moments: A timeline of SPJ’s development 1909 Founded SPJ is founded as Sigma Delta Chi on the DePauw University campus, Greencastle, Ind , April 17, 1909, by a group of 10 students interested in journalism careers and upholding high standards in the profession
SPJ announces 2024 Mark of Excellence National Winners National winners will advance to the contest for the MOEy Best in Show, SPJ’s top prize The MOEy and two Corbin Gwaltney Awards for Best All-Around Student Newspaper , will be announced during the Sigma Delta Chi awards ceremony happening during the summer
Explore SPJ: International Journalism Community | Society of . . . Strengthening the Pillars of Free Press: Support the SPJ Foundation The free press is more than just an institution; it represents the foundation of our nation and the freedoms we cherish Your support is not just appreciated—it's essential
PREAMBLE SEEK TRUTH AND REPORT IT - Society of Professional Journalists The SPJ Code of Ethics is a statement of abiding principles supported by additional explanations and position papers (at spj org) that address changing journalistic practices It is not a set of rules, rather a guide that encourages all who engage in journalism to take responsibility for the information they provide, regardless of medium
Explore SPJ: Ethics | Society of Professional Journalists The SPJ Code of Ethics calls on journalists to be truthful, compassionate, independent and transparent, ensuring that news serves the public good In an era of uncertainty, misinformation and ever-evolving media landscapes, ethical journalism is more critical than ever
Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards 2024 winners announced First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions National winners will be notified in late spring MOE Awards entries are judged by professionals with at least three years of journalism experience
SPJ Training Program, in association with Google News Initiative Since its inception, thousands of journalists have been trained by SPJ and the Google News Initiative on using the continually evolving suite of Google tools Read more about the SPJ Training Program and the Google News Initiative here