Oath for Students

Recommended for high school and college students engaged in journalism, content creation, or digital media, the FMC Oath blends a commitment to best practices with an emphasis on accountability and responsible participation in the public conversation. 

Students around the world have taken the oath.

Take the Oath

I, (insert name), do solemnly swear to apply my full potential in my role as a student journalist and digital creator at (insert school name).

I pledge to utilize all my knowledge, skills, and creativity in my work and to continually seek advice and insight from my teachers, mentors, and credible sources, recognizing their expertise and experience are essential to my growth and success.

I understand that the freedoms of speech, press, and digital expression I enjoy are privileges, and with these privileges come significant responsibilities. I commit to accuracy, fairness, and accountability in all my content. I recognize the profound power my words, images, and media possess to influence, inform, and impact individuals and society. Therefore, I promise to carefully choose my messages, verify my facts, and approach my work with integrity and respect. These same responsibilities apply to my postings and contributions to social media platforms as well.

I pledge not to use any of my platforms to judge unfairly but to authentically represent stories, ideas, and information to the best of my ability. By taking this oath, I promise to uphold high ethical standards in journalism and digital creation, ensuring that future generations may continue to benefit from these critical freedoms.

I look forward to sharing my work with pride, knowing that my name attached to any content signals my commitment to truth, responsibility, and continuous learning.

I take this oath willingly and proudly as a student journalist and digital creator at (insert school name).

Pledged on this day (insert date) by (signature of student).


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