Journalism I Quiz I Review

Which of the following is not something that helps make a source more reliable?

• Credible author

• Lack of cited sources

• Objective

• Information verified by other sources

What does .com mean AND why?

What type of citation format are we using for research?

• APA

• Chicago

• MLA

• Turabian

Provide a citation for the following picture:

(information not included in the picture: date accessed- 8.14.23, website publisher- Pinogy Corporation

Which newsworthiness element focuses on the emotional aspect of an event/situation?

• Impact

• Weight

• Prominence

• Proximity

Which example best demonstrates proximity?

• Trump indicted for attempting to overturn 2020 election in Georgia

• Maui wildfire death toll hits 99

• The US is moving to renewable energy

• Six Greenville County Schools receive funding for SROs

In your own words, explain what is the difference between ethics and the law.

Think back to the cave dilemma. What is LEGALLY the correct answer?

Which is not one of Jim Leher's 10 Rules of Journalism for Students?

• Assume the audience does not care about the story

• Do not distort, lie, slant or hype

• Carefully separate opinion and analysis from straight news stories, and clearly label everything.

• • Do not use anonymous sources or blind quotes, except on rare and monumental occasions. No one should ever be allowed to attack another anonymously.

Name one of the rights protected by the 1st Amendment.