Journalism Ethics

Journalism Ethics

7th - 8th Grade

9 Qs

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Journalism Ethics

Journalism Ethics

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Journalism

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the organization that published the Code of Ethics shown in the video?

Associated Press

The Dallas Morning News

Journalism Ethics

Society of Professional Journalists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which town in the video is more like modern society: Harmonia or Discordia?

Harmonia

Discordia

Concordia

We live in Red Oak.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, how can journalists earn the trust of their audiences?

Earn trust by having the most news, the fastest stories.

Earn trust by reporting accurately, thoroughly and responsibly.

Earn trust by only reporting on stories other news organizations report about.

Earn trust by making more money an giving more entertaining stories for the community.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these explains the difference between LAWS and ETHICS?

Laws are guidelines. Ethics are a defined RIGHT and WRONG.

Laws are punishable by jail and/or death penalty. Ethics violations are punishable by fines or time in prison.

Laws define RIGHT and WRONG. Ethics are acceptable behaviors and moral values.

None of these is correct.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You found the PERFECT image online to use in your new You Tube video. Because the image was posted online, it's perfectly fine to use it in your video.

Correct. You may use any images posted on the internet.

Incorrect. The image is protected by copyright and you must have permission to use it.

Correct. You're a student and you can use any materials because you're under 18.

Incorrect. You can't use images in You Tube videos.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The logo shown to the left means....

Copyrighted material

Creative Cloud

Comedy Central

Creative Commons

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it considered UNETHICAL for journalists to change the CONTENT of images?

Journalists take photos that represent reality.

Journalists are supposed write stories.

It IS NOT unethical to change the content of images. Journalists are supposed to present people in the best way possible.

None of these is the correct answer.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

9.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • Ungraded

Describe the power journalists have.

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