Coursera English for Journalism Quiz

What are the principles of journalism?

• Exaggeration, propaganda, manipulation, and distortion

• Opinion, bias, sensationalism, and censorship

• Accuracy, fairness, impartiality, and accountability

• Speed, entertainment, controversy, and popularity

Which principle of journalism emphasizes presenting all sides of a story?

• Bias

• Sensationalism

• Objectivity

• Subjectivity

What is the role of a journalist in upholding the principles of journalism?

• To prioritize sensationalism over accuracy

• To spread misinformation and biased opinions

• To ignore those in power and only report on trivial matters

• To report truthfully, accurately, and without bias, hold those in power accountable, and provide the public with information in the public interest.

Why is accuracy important in journalism?

• To entertain rather than inform the audience

• To spread misinformation and create confusion

• To ensure that the information being reported is truthful and reliable.

• To promote biased and one-sided perspectives

What is the impact of impartiality in journalism?

• Impartiality in journalism ensures balanced and fair representation of events and issues.

• Impartiality in journalism only benefits one side of the story

• Impartiality in journalism has no impact on the quality of news

• Impartiality in journalism leads to biased reporting

How does sensationalism affect the credibility of journalism?

• It is the main factor in determining the credibility of journalism.

• It can reduce the credibility of journalism.

• It increases the credibility of journalism.

• It has no impact on the credibility of journalism.

What is the ethical responsibility of a journalist?

• To report the truth, be fair and impartial, and to minimize harm.

• To report biased and one-sided information

• To sensationalize stories and increase viewership

• To prioritize personal opinions over facts

How does bias impact the quality of journalism?

• It improves the credibility and objectivity of journalism

• It has no impact on the quality of journalism

• It leads to a more balanced and fair presentation of information

• It can lead to the presentation of one-sided or distorted information, affecting the credibility and objectivity of journalism.

What is the significance of transparency in journalism?

• Transparency is not important in journalism

• Transparency helps to maintain credibility and trust with the audience.

• Transparency is only important for entertainment value

• Transparency is only important for print journalism

Why is it important for journalists to avoid conflicts of interest?

• To maintain credibility and impartiality in reporting.

• To increase their popularity and fame

• To have more control over the news content

• To receive more financial compensation