What is the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics?

Ethical Journalism

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Professional Development
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12th Grade
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Hard
Julia Wanja Richard muriithi
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A fitness training program
A set of ethical guidelines for journalists to follow.
A manual for car mechanics
A cookbook for chefs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is transparency important in journalism?
Transparency in journalism is crucial for building trust, ensuring accountability, and maintaining credibility.
Readers prefer biased reporting
Journalists should keep their sources secret
Transparency is not important in journalism
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing?
Plagiarism is legal, while paraphrasing is illegal.
Plagiarism involves citing sources, while paraphrasing does not.
Plagiarism is more time-consuming than paraphrasing.
Plagiarism involves copying without permission, while paraphrasing involves rephrasing ideas in your own words.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can journalists maintain objectivity in their reporting?
Verify information from multiple sources, avoid personal biases, fact-check thoroughly, and provide balanced coverage.
Include personal opinions in reporting
Rely solely on press releases for information
Only report on one side of the story
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important for journalists to avoid conflicts of interest?
To maintain credibility, objectivity, and integrity while avoiding biased reporting and compromised ethical standards.
To align with a specific political party
To receive more advertising revenue
To increase their social media following
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of fact-checking in journalism ethics?
Fact-checking is not necessary in journalism ethics
Fact-checking can be biased and unreliable
Fact-checking is only important for sensational news
Fact-checking in journalism ethics is essential for verifying the accuracy of information presented to the public, maintaining credibility, and upholding journalistic integrity.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of 'off the record' in journalism.
Off the record means the journalist is taking a break
Off the record in journalism means information provided by a source that is not to be attributed to that source or revealed publicly.
Off the record refers to the newspaper being out of stock
Off the record is a term used for recording interviews
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