Balanced (unbiased) All sides of the issue are represented equally and fairly and display no favoritism or slant toward any side. | |
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Relevant (newsworthy) Stories are relevant and worth publishing if they have timeliness, proximity, widespread impact, human interest or emotional appeal, and uniqueness. | |
Accurate (reliable) Stories are considered accurate if every fact can be verified. Stories are reliable if they are thorough, accurate, credible, unbiased, and newsworthy. |
