The Davidsonian Code of Ethics

Title: The Davidsonian Code of Ethics
Description: As a major source of information on campus, The Davidsonian provides a
valuable service to the Davidson College community. With this role comes significant
responsibilities. Reports, editors, and all other involved in The Davidsonian must
maintain a high set of ethical standards, guided by clear values. The following
establishes a foundation for ethical decision-making based on the four cardinal principles
of the Society of Professional Journalists: to seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act
independently, and be accountable. It is only with a defined set of principles that The
Davidsonian can maintain its reputation as a credible publication.