Reflection

Theoretical positions that I am developing in writing and designing is that people gain different perceptions and ideas based on how the document designer conveys the message. People make different conclusions and meanings through different reasoning. As a blogger, what I write must be written carefully and ethically to avoid defamation and copyrights infringement. " Journalists should . . . never distort the content of news photos or video. Image enhancement for technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages and photo illustrations.”(SPJ, 1909). We should only seek for the truth and report honestly. Through this weblog, I understand what the blogging world is and how people connect with one another in the blogging sphere. I realize that some blogs can be credible sources depending on the area of discussion. Along the way, I also realized that there are some issues that are considered sensitive issues. A blogger must be sensitive to other cultures. As journalist, we have to be able to tell the difference between the intrusion of privacy and what we can report on. Strive to be unobtrusive and humble in dealing with subjects (NPPA, 2009). Lastly before writing or designing for anyone, it is important to fully understand the issue so that it is easier to convey the idea or the message.

References
Society of Professional Journalist, 1909, Code of Ethics, viewed 18 November 2009, http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
National Press Photographers Association, 2009, NPPA code of ethics, viewed 18 November 2009, http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/business_practices/ethics.html
Canadian Association of Journalist, 2002, Statement of Principles, viewed 18 November 2009, http://www.caj.ca/principles/principles-statement-2002.htm