The Center for Citizen Media has published a set of principles for “citizen journalists”, which are remarkably similar to those for “professional journalists”.

They cover the essentials of good journalism – accuracy, thoroughness, fairness, transparency and independence. The Center says its goal is “to detail the bedrock foundations of journalism to help citizen reporters grasp the fundamentals of the craft in a networked age”.

The principles it outlines are the foundation of good journalism, regardless of who is doing it. Both professional and citizen reporters would benefit from exploring the site and tapping its resources.

(Via the Berkman Center blog).