Journalism Ethics Quiz

Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?

• Ethics is the ability to tell the difference in right and wrong behavior.

• Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do.

• Ethics is a society’s standards of conduct based on moral values and principles of its members.

• Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration.

Forgetting to cite your resources for a research report is . . .

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  Legal/Unethical

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  Illegal/Unethical

• Legal/Ethical

• Illegal/Ethical

What is the difference between ethics and moral values?

• Ethics means society's concept of right and wrong, Morals are personal beliefs.

• Ethics are society's concept of personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.

• Ethics are personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.

• Ethics are personal concepts. Morals are right and wrong through society.

List 5 of Jim Lehrer's 10 Rules of Journalism for Students

Define journalism ethics...

What are examples of ethical issues in school? (List at least 3)

What is the definition of an ethical dilemma using your own words.

Name the 4 examples of ethical dilemmas covered in class...

Provide two examples of an ethical dilemma involving "Truth vs Loyalty".

Provide two examples of an ethical dilemma involving "Individual vs Community".