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Headlines, Captions and Cutlines

Here is a summary, on the subject of headlines, captions and cutlines, of the official contents of the code of conduct Rights and Responsibilities of the Press in Quebec. The first column contains the rights of media organizations and journalists, and the second column, the responsibilities with regard to the information they broadcast or publish.


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UNDER THE THEME:
HEADLINES, CAPTIONS AND CUTLINES

Headlines, captions and cutlines are chosen by the editors to create a dynamic, attention-getting presentation of the news. It is up to newsroom management to establish policies on these matters.

 
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UNDER THE THEME:
HEADLINES, CAPTIONS AND CUTLINES

Headlines, captions and cutlines must respect the meaning, spirit and content of the texts, photos and illustrations to which they are attached. They should neither inflict harm nor reflect prejudice. Sensationalism should be avoided. Headlines should be free of bias and editorializing.