I wish to be transparent about how I create content and my compensation.

 

Journalism Ethics

 

I follow the general rules of journalism ethics, but I do want to stress the following:

 

• I strive to be open, independent, and critical – also towards myself – and to avoid hidden agendas.

• I always try to use facts as fairly and accurately as possible.

• If I accuse any party of wrongdoing, I will try to lay out the fact and include the accused party’s explanation.

• I try to write my blog as balanced as possible and not to make too sensational headlines, so my content lives up to the promise in the headline.

• I acknowledge the individual’s rights to be respected personally and maintain their privacy.

• I make sure that the sources, who wish to be anonymous, are anonymous – also after the content is publicized – if I know the identity of the person and the motives behind the wish to be anonymous.

• I open myself up to learn and grow for you the audience of this site.

• I will strive to provide information that caters to diverse needs.

 

 

Sourcing

 

I credit my sources by their names and when possibly a direct link or retweet to their commentary. In other words, I don’t plagiarize. I do not use others’ work and pretend it is my own. I declare my sources and explain who they are and what they do for a living, so it is easier to judge my source's motives.

 

Compensation

 

I am employed by (Full Sail University), where I am (Journalist Profession).

 

My pension and savings are administered by a financial institution. I have no knowledge or influence on their choice of securities. No one pays me to say – or not say – certain things on my blog or other media platforms – be they words, sounds, pictures, or videos.

 

I don’t accept money, free products, discounts, free trips, or anything of value from the companies I write about. I don’t engage with their boards or advisory boards. I will accept a t-shirt or item of small value - less than $80.

 

If I am to review a product, I will borrow it for a week or two and give it back – unless it is worth less than $80. If I make an exception from these rules, I will disclose it fully.

 

 

If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (tcbyas@student.fullsail.edu)

 

Best wishes, (Tiara Byas)