Ethical Dilemmas in Journalism

What must journalists consider when reporting on sensitive topics?

• The popularity of the topic

• The sensitivity of the families affected

• The length of the article

• The number of readers

What is one of the main roles of journalism in society?

• Providing entertainment

• Providing information and news to the public

• Promoting products

• Writing fiction stories

What is a challenge journalists face when reporting on tragedies?

• Deciding how much detail to include

• Finding a good headline

• Getting the first interview

• Writing a humorous article

What can the urgency to report news quickly sometimes lead to?

• More readers

• Inaccuracies

• Longer articles

• Better headlines

What must journalists balance when reporting on sensitive topics?

• Facts and compassion

• Length and detail

• Humor and seriousness

• Popularity and accuracy

What is a journalist's duty when they uncover information about a public figure?

• To inform the public

• To write a fictional story

• To ignore the information

• To create a humorous article

What is a journalist's challenge when covering a tragic accident?

• Balancing accurate reporting with compassion

• Writing a long article

• Getting the first interview

• Creating a humorous headline

What is the impact of reporting false information?

• It can lead to inaccuracies

• It can increase readership

• It can make the article more interesting

• It can make the journalist famous

Can you think of a situation in your own life where you had to choose between being honest and protecting someone's feelings? How does this relate to the dilemmas faced by journalists?

• It shows the importance of honesty

• It highlights the need for speed in decision-making

• It demonstrates the challenge of balancing truth and sensitivity

• It emphasizes the role of personal relationships

What is a conflict of interest in journalism?

• When a journalist reports on a topic they are not interested in

• When a journalist has a personal relationship with someone involved in a story

• When a journalist writes about multiple topics

• When a journalist works for more than one news outlet