8th Grade Journalism Final 24/25

Front

Bias in the media can influence the reader to feel

Back

either positively or negatively toward

Front

What is journalism ethics?

Back

rules of behavior for gathering information for news; making sure you do not cause harm in the profession of journalism

Front

Why is it important for journalists to seek the truth and report it?

Back

To provide accurate and reliable information to the public.

Front

Which of these shows the 4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES of Journalism Ethics? Seek truth and write it Act independently Minimize harm Be accountable, Seek truth and report it Be a team player Minimize story length Be accountable, Seek truth and report it Act Independently Minimize harm Be observant, Seek truth and report it Act independently Minimize harm Be accountable

Back

Seek truth and report it Act independently Minimize harm Be accountable

Front

Ethical journalism should be accurate and fair. Journalists should be honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.

Back

Seek the Truth and Report It

Front

The right to publish newspapers, magazines, and other materials without government restriction

Back

Freedom of the Press

Front

Control of what people read, write, see or hear; efforts to prohibit free expression of ideas

Back

censorship

Front

Which of the following describes confirmation bias? Options: People are more likely to question a news story if it supports their existing beliefs. People are more likely to believe a news story if it supports their existing beliefs. The more an article is shared on social media, the more likely it is to be true. News stories written online are less likely to be based on real facts.

Back

People are more likely to believe a news story if it supports their existing beliefs.

Front

Fact Checking

Back

Investigate or research a fact to verify if it’s true.

Front

News that is unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something is...

Back

Biased News