We can describe the core principles of journalism in many ways, from different angles and by different words. But, all of these efforts will surely indicate or include the following components:

• Honesty
• Accuracy
• Fairness
• Truthfulness
• Independence, and
• Accountability

A journalist can achieve all these qualities only by following a certain code of ethics that focuses on building professional integrity in the field of journalism. A journalist’s unfailing and sincere attempt to follow that code will bring them credibility – the best reward a journalist can expect.

Credibility and public trust can make the media landscape truly resilient.