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  Society of Professional Journalists - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States, debuting in 1909.
SPJ initiatives include a Legal Defense Fund that wages court battles to secure First Amendment rights; the Project Sunshine campaign to improve the ability of journalists and the public to obtain access to government records; the magazine Quill; and the annual Sigma Delta Chi Awards, which honour excellence in journalism.
SPJ is a member of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), a global network of non-governmental organisations that monitors free expression violations worldwide and campaigns to defend journalists, writers, human rights activists and Internet users who are persecuted for exercising their right to freedom of expression.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Society_of_Professional_Journalists   (329 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists - Code of Ethics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy.
Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty.
Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility.
www.spj.org /ethics_code.asp   (757 words)

  
 Code of Ethics Online - Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
SOCIETY of Professional Journalists, believes the duty of journalists is to serve the truth.
Journalists should be accountable to the public for their reports and the public should be encouraged to voice its grievances against the media.
The Society shall--by programs of education and other means-- encourage individual journalists to adhere to these tenets, and shall encourage journalistic publications and broadcasters to recognize their responsibility to frame codes of ethics in concert with their employees to serve as guidelines in furthering these goals.
www.iit.edu /departments/csep/codes/coe/Society_of_Professional_Journalists_1987.html   (832 words)

  
 Society of Professional  Journalists
The USI SPJ Chapter is recognized as a student communications organization by the USI Department of Communications, which is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
For more than 90 years SPJ has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.
SPJ seeks to maintain constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press and to encourage a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely.
web.usi.edu /spj   (424 words)

  
 Code of Ethics Online - Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, believes the duty of journalists is to serve the truth.
Journalists who use their professional status as representatives of the public for selfish or other unworthy motives violate a high trust.
Journalists and their employers should conduct their personal lives in a manner, which protects them from conflict of interest, real or apparent.
www.iit.edu /departments/csep/codes/coe/Society_of_Professional_Journalists_1973.html   (818 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Dalglish reported that a letter of protest from the SPJ Minnesota Pro Chapter was sent to the Minneapolis police chief, the city attorney and the state Commissioner of Public Safety on January 4.
SPJ also prepared and distributed a news release which was picked up by the AP and several television and print news organizations.
SPJ will send out a notice to all state media when the report is issues and will make people available to appear or serve as sources to respond to the content of the report.
mnspj.org /min199.asp   (1693 words)

  
 Departments & Professional Societies - Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The UWEC Chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists was formed in 1974.
The purpose of this organization is to associate journalists of talent, truth and energy into a more intimately organized unit of good fellowship, and to assist the members in acquiring the noblest principles of journalism and to cooperate with them in this field.
SPJ is for journalists in or intending to enter news-editorial journalism of newspapers, magazines, press or syndicate services, professional or business publications, radio and television, or the teaching of journalism.
www.uwec.edu /asp/dc/orgs/display.asp?id=36   (149 words)

  
 UTM Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Membership in SPJ is a rewarding experience that puts you at the forefront of industry happenings.
SPJ has been an industry leader for more than 90 years, and some of its activities may surprise you.
Although your rights as a journalist are guaranteed under the First Amendment, the Society of Professional Journalists, both nationally and through local chapters, fights and wins battles for Freedom of Information and First Amendment rights that might not otherwise be fought at all.
www.utm.edu /organizations/spj/join.php   (164 words)

  
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The Society of Professional Journalists adopts this Code of Ethics to declare the Society's principles and standards of practice.
Journalists have a special obligation to preserve and strengthen freedom of speech and the press.
The Society shall--by programs of education and other means--encourage individual journalists to adhere to these tenets, and shall encourage news organizations to recognize their responsibility to establish--in concert with professional journalists and the public--local codes of ethics to pursue these goals.
world.std.com /~joeshmoe/sj/spj.ethics   (829 words)

  
 The Society of Professional Journalists at UNC-CH
The Society of Professional Journalists at UNC-CH The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.
SPJ sponsors a variety of educational programs, workshops, socials and service events.
The Society of Professional Journalists will be making a presentation at the Board of Visitors meeting on April 21, 2002.
www.unc.edu /student/orgs/uncspj   (167 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists and Bloomberg Launch Training Program for Reporters
The program marks the first time the Society of Professional Journalists has partnered with a news organization on a project of this magnitude, according to Wenger.
SPJ is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, and based in Indianapolis, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed public, works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-08-2004/0002246583&EDATE=   (563 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In the first half of this century, journalists were considered civilian members of military, often wore uniforms, and became prisoners of war when captured.
This changed with the adoption of the 1977 Protocols, which explicitly recognized journalists to be civilians and due to all the civilian protections.
When dealing with such an organization, the journalist should respect the organization's official policies when it comes to press contacts while at the same time recognizing that some may also provide additiona information provided that some requirements are met.
www.globalissuesgroup.com /geneva/history.html   (1578 words)

  
 PressThink: Why Oh Why Did the Society of Professional Journalists Give Judith Miller a First Amendment Award?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Her notion of blogger as a "stand alone journalist" is a key concept; and Nolan is an exemplar of it.
Be it finally resolved that the Society, in convention assembled, emphasizes the responsibility of journalists and their news organizations to abide by the same high standards to which they hold others, and to clarify and explain their news coverage and invite dialogue with the public over journalistic conduct.
The SPJ award may have been an effort to redeem her credibility and put her in a position whereby she was shielded from further antagonistic scrutiny.
journalism.nyu.edu /pubzone/weblogs/pressthink/2005/11/04/jd_spjm.html   (15193 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The present version of the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics was adopted in September 1996, after months of study and debate among the Society's members.
Members of the Society share a dedication to ethical behaviour and adopt this code to declare the Society's principles and standards of practice.
Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
www.presswise.org.uk /display_page.php?id=283   (782 words)

  
 Syracuse University Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A responsible journalist knows that his or her words define the times we live in and that his job is crucial in preserving the freedoms granted to us in the Constitution.
The purpose of the Society of Professional Journalists at SU is to prepare the reporters of tomorrow for the responsibilities and ethical dilemmas they will be sure to face.
The existence of ethical journalists is not only possible, but is, in fact, essential for democracy to survive.
newhouse.syr.edu /spj/spj.html   (94 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
SPJ is a national organization committed to promoting the free flow of information, educating journalists, and protecting the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech and press.
First of all, it is great to be a part of a respected, professional organization when you are still a student and the SPJ national website has a wealth of resources and information that really can't be found anywhere else.
SPJ is a great way to meet new and interesting people that you share a common bond - journalism.
www.journalism.wisc.edu /spj   (558 words)

  
 Indiana Pro Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists :: Home of the Indiana Pro Chapter, Society of Professional ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is the state's largest and most active chapter of SPJ.
Our membership includes journalists from all media, journalism educators, students and others who support the goals of the society, particularly the practice of journalism at the highest standards of excellence, professionalism and ethics.
Both locally and nationally, SPJ is a strong supporter of open government and public access to government records through its national FOIA programs, the statewide Sunshine Chair network and the collective efforts of Indiana Pro members.
indyprospj.iupui.edu /index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=3&bid=23&btitle=&meid=8   (367 words)

  
 SPJ -- The Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Notices of meeting times are posted on the SPJ bulletin board, put in Golden Gater/Prism boxes and listed in the meetings notices section in the Golden Gater.
One of the biggest perks of membership, besides your very own SPJ card, is the "Jobs for Journalists" service that provides internships and jobs listings before they run in newspapers.
SPJ is a fantastic networking source, and of course looks good on a résumé.
www.journalism.sfsu.edu /www/spj/spjinfo.htm   (443 words)

  
 Home / Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism.
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and to stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed public, protects First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press, and works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists.
www.plu.edu /~spj/home.html   (140 words)

  
 Mount Union College Student Wins Best of Show by the Society of Professional Journalists / News / Mount Union College - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Competing against 500 professional journalists in Ohio, Vesco’s entry was among the four Best of Show Awards in the Radio division.
The SPJ competition “awards prizes to those journalists who fulfill what is at the heart of the SPJ mission: defense of the First Amendment, resistance against censorship, advocacy of open access to public records and meetings, media self-criticism and service by journalists to the less fortunate in their community.”
The Ohio SPJ Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati Chapters awards luncheon was held on Saturday, September 18 in Cleveland.
www.muc.edu /news/mount_union_college_student_wins_best_of_show_by_the_society_of_professional_journalists   (355 words)

  
 Invited Seminar for the Society of Professional Journalists National Convention to Focus on Educating the Media to ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Journalists from around the country meet to experience opportunities for professional development.
The society is committed to offering cutting edge educational programs for its members that push the envelope to produce better critical thinking processes and outcomes.
In this day and age when spokespersons for industry and government are trained in spin, obfuscation, double-speak, misinformation, and even disinformation, the job of the professional journalist is made even harder.
press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/260107.html   (358 words)

  
 Society of Profecinal Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
should be avoided if it compromises the integrity of journalists and their employers.
Journalists at all times will show respect for the dignity, privacy, rights, and well-being of people encountered in
Journalists should be accountable to the public for their reports and the public should be encouraged to voice
www.bild.net /navigatETH.htm   (706 words)

  
 Constitution / Society of Professional Journalists
PLU Society of Professional Journalists will participate in national and regional SPJ activities, meet their requirements for campus chapters, and abide by their mission statement.
Section 3: The purpose of the PLU student chapter of Society of Professional Journalists is to provide a place for student journalists to interact with professionals in the field, enhance their journalistic skills, discuss journalistic-based ethical questions and perpetuate the ideal of free press.
Specific duties include completing the SPJ Campus Chapter Annual Report, managing weekly distribution of The Mast, acting as a liaison between the student chapter and the Western Washington Pro Chapter, and maintaining a chapter file with the assistance of the Secretary.
www.plu.edu /~spj/constitution/home.html   (876 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalist: Oklahoma Pro Chapter ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Register now for the SPJ Region 8 Convention April 28-29 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recognized the state’s top journalists at its annual banquet Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa.
The Society of Professional Journalists is working with FOI-Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Press Association to find a solution to this problem.
www.oklahomaspj.org   (720 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists Sponsors Writing Workshop
The cost for all three workshops is $20 for SPJ members, $25 for non- members and $15 for students.
The Society of Professional Journalists is a national organization dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.
PR Newswire is the official news distribution service of the Cleveland Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/04-20-2006/0004344214&EDATE=   (560 words)

  
 Connecticut Pro Chapter | Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Inc., is a non-profit organization that supports, through its trust fund, students planning careers in journalism.
Eddy was publisher and editor of The Hartford Courant and founder of the Connecticut Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, which created the foundation.
James Clark was a longtime member of the Connecticut SPJ Scholarship Committee, a former president of SPJ, and a fervent supporter of student journalism programs during his lifetime.
www.ctspj.org /scholarship.htm   (233 words)

  
 NJ Society of Professional Journalists
Sponsored by the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists Chapter, the discussion event is the first of its kind.
She began with the Star Ledger's Di Ionno, whose responsibilities were to supervise and develop the publication's "local tear of coverage." Charles Paolino is the managing editor for Gannett's The Home News Tribune as well as a theatre critic for the Middlesex County news source and an instructor Rutgers University.
Her advice to aspiring journalists is to "write about anything and work on obtaining the right tools" such as great research skills.
www.njspj.org /member/meetthemedia.html   (784 words)

  
 UTM Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.
To ensure that the concept of self-government outlined by the U.S. Constitution remains a reality into future centuries, the American people must be well informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives, and their local and national communities.
It is the role of journalists to provide this information in an accurate, comprehensive, timely and understandable manner.
www.utm.edu /organizations/spj/mission.php   (162 words)

  
 Society of Professional Journalists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The closest I could get was a small booklet by the Committee to Project Journalists about the safety precautions reporters should take while covering the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.
In one of the wars I covered, I was on the front line with a group of nurses and soldiers.
Roy Gutman and David Rieff edited this concise encyclopedia of the major issues that journalists must face when covering wars.
www.globalissuesgroup.com /geneva/authorsnote.htm   (678 words)

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