The Five Pillars of Journalism Ethics and Standards #98597 (License: Personal Use)

This visual metaphor uses a human hand to symbolize the five key principles guiding ethical journalism: Accuracy (thumb), Objectivity (index), Currency (middle), Coverage (ring), and Authority (pinky). Each principle is labeled in blue text along the corresponding finger, emphasizing their interconnected role in producing trustworthy news. The sketch-style drawing makes the concept accessible and memorable for students, educators, and media professionals.

Used on journalism education pages, media literacy resources, or ethics training modules to visually reinforce foundational reporting standards; matches user intent seeking clarity on news credibility and professional journalistic norms.