History and Ethics of Journalism

The First Amendment of the Constitution gives us...

• The right to fight for justice

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech and press

• The right to not wear a mask

It is okay to use information from another reporter without permission

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is credibility?

• Giving someone the right to reply.

• The state of being a neutral observer.

• The condition or quality of being true, correct or exact.

• The ability to be believed and trusted.

What is objectivity?

• Giving someone the right to reply.

• The state of being a neutral observer of events and issues.

• The condition or quality of being true, correct or exact.

• The ability to be believed and trusted.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an ethical journalist?

• Writing a story using correctly spelled names and approximate numbers

• Reporting a story that uses anonymous sources.

• Allowing a person or organization to respond to a criticism

• Respecting the privacy of others

A student reporter writes a segment that claims Mrs. Brown is a crackhead. Can the reporter get sued?

• No, the reporter is protected by the law.

• Yes, the accusation defames her character.

You overhear two administrators mention the names of students that were caught smoking weed in the bathroom. Based on the information you have, can you write a story about these students?

• YES

• NO

Printed false defamation of character.

• OBJECTIVITY

• FIRST AMENDMENT

• LIBEL

• PLAGIARISM

In Texas, social studies teachers can openly discuss current events and systemic racism in class.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Where are most libel cases addressed?

• In mediation

• In Criminal Court

• In Supreme Court

• In Civil court