The document discusses the professionalization of journalism, which aims to establish codes of ethics and serve the public interest through fair and unbiased reporting. It occurred in response to government regulation in the 1920s. The American Society of Newspaper Editors was founded in 1922 and established a code of ethics in 1923 to promote responsible journalism. Professionalization aims to maintain freedom of the press and speech by acting as a watchdog of the government through impartial information. However, it can be difficult to enforce standards and remove unethical practitioners without required training or licensing.