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  1. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-an-anonymous-sourceWhat Is an Anonymous Source? - ThoughtCo

    Feb 17, 2019 · Updated on February 17, 2019. An anonymous source is s o meone who is interviewed by a reporter but does not want to be named in the article the reporter writes. Why Use an Anonymous Source? The use of anonymous sources has long been a controversial issue in journalism.

  2. blog.ap.org › behind-the-news › when-is-it-ok-to-useAP Definitive Source | When is it OK to use anonymous sources?

    Jul 21, 2017 · On Anonymous Sources. In a perfect world, all information in the AP report would be attributed to named, on-the-record sources who could be held accountable for the accuracy of their information. At times, however, there may be a need to use anonymously attributed information in order to tell an important story.

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  4. ijnet.org › en › resourceWhat every journalist should know about anonymous sources

    Oct 30, 2018 · The Online News Association (ONA) offers a Build Your Own Ethics Code tool that contains specific guidance for using anonymous sources. The process focuses on a series of questions: What is the source’s reason for wanting not to be identified? Is the information available elsewhere? Do you trust the source?

  5. grytte.browning.edu › articles › anonymous-sourcesAnonymous Sources: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — Grytte

    Dec 2, 2019 · The Grytte has not accepted an anonymous source since 2017. Is the move away from anonymity a good idea? Citing the School’s mission and values, the Grytte currently prohibits the use of anonymous sources. “Anonymous sources can be seen as hiding behind your words,” Grytte faculty advisor Jeremy Katz ’04 said.

  6. www.npr.org › about-npr › 688745813Special Section: Anonymous sourcing : NPR

    Feb 11, 2019 · Unidentified sources should rarely be heard at all and should never be heard attacking or praising others in our reports (with the possible rare exceptions of whistleblowers and individuals...

  7. cpijournalism.org › anonymous-sources-ethicsWhat Are The Ethics Of Using Anonymous Sources And How Do ...

    Jan 7, 2023 · Anonymous sources are commonly used by journalists when reporting on sensitive topics or to protect the safety of the source. However, there is an ethical responsibility for journalists to ensure that the information provided by anonymous sources is accurate and reliable.

  8. www.nytimes.com › article › why-new-york-timesWhy does The New York Times use anonymous sources?

    When we don’t disclose a human source by name, that person is considered an anonymous source. Under our guidelines, these sources should be used only for information that we believe is...