Ethical Journalism

Ethical Journalism

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Ethical Journalism

Ethical Journalism

Assessment

Quiz

Professional Development

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Julia Wanja Richard muriithi

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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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