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The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain  strong supporting evidence when writing:
The [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp Society of Professional Journalists] suggests that one do the following to help maintain  strong supporting evidence when writing:
— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.
— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.


— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.
— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.


— Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages and photo illustrations.
If your unsure of how to evaluate the credibility of a source then you should review the following wiki while on your quest to find credible sources: [http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source Evaluate the Credibility of a Source ]
 
— Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
 
— Expose unethical practices of journalists and the news media.
 
— Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.


==Consistent==
==Consistent==
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