Ethics of Journalism Quiz

What is plagiarism in journalism?

• Using someone else's work without giving credit

• Writing your own original content

• Conducting interviews for a story

• Editing a news article

Why is plagiarism considered unethical in journalism?

• It saves time

• It misleads the audience and disrespects the original creator

• It is a common practice

• It helps in getting more views

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in journalism?

• Quoting a source with proper attribution

• Copying a paragraph from another article without credit

• Writing a news report based on a press release

• Conducting an exclusive interview

How can journalists avoid plagiarism?

• By copying and pasting from multiple sources

• By paraphrasing without giving credit

• By always giving proper attribution to sources

• By using anonymous sources

What is the consequence of plagiarism for a journalist?

• Winning awards

• Gaining credibility

• Facing legal action and losing reputation

• Getting promoted

Which of the following is NOT a method to prevent plagiarism?

• Using plagiarism detection software

• Citing all sources properly

• Copying text from the internet

• Writing original content

What should a journalist do if they accidentally plagiarize?

• Ignore it

• Deny it

• Correct it and issue an apology

• Blame someone else

Which of the following is a sign of plagiarism in a news article?

• Consistent writing style

• Multiple sources cited

• Sudden change in writing style

• Original interviews

What is the role of editors in preventing plagiarism?

• Encouraging plagiarism

• Ignoring sources

• Checking for originality and proper citations

• Writing all articles themselves

Which of the following tools can help detect plagiarism?

• Spell checkers

• Grammar checkers

• Plagiarism detection software

• Word processors