1) When using social media, journalists should consider everything they post as public, even if on a closed network, and presume it could become publicly associated with their real name. 2) Journalists should either use their real name or fully disclose their identity on social media and check with editors on appropriate expressions of opinion. 3) Information on social media should be verified and treated cautiously as some posts contain false or exaggerated claims. 4) Journalists should maintain separate personal and professional social media profiles and discuss guidelines with editors on appropriate discussions of work matters.