Ethics of Journalism

Ethical journalism remains the same regardless of the form or medium.

• True

• False

Using friends or relatives as sources in a story lessons the credibility of the story

• True

• False

As long as journalists act within their legal rights, they are acting ethically.

• True

• False

Many journalists obtain more accurate and complete stories if they wait several days to interview victims.

• True

• False

Journalists should never audio record an interview because it makes sources feel uncomfortable and less willing to speak freely.

• True

• False

It is acceptable for journalists to fabricate minor details in feature stories, but not in hard news.

• True

• False

Journalists should not write stories that cast sources in a negative light because the source might stop giving the journalist information.

• True

• False

News media should not identify victims of sexual assault.

• True

• False

The public's right to know never outweighs a government official's or public figure's right to privacy.

• True

• False

Journalists must always reveal that they are journalists when covering any kind of story.

• True`

• False