Yearbook Ethics Quizizz

Journalists can label something an opinion and be protected from libel.

• True
• False

Words that harm a person’s good name or reputation in a community is called a defamatory statement.

• True
• False

It is possible to libel both individuals and groups of people.

• True
• False

While the First Amendment protects satire, humor and parody, those are not defenses against libel.

• True
• False

You can gain consent to interview someone or record their actions by ____________ .

• Press passes
• leave
• privacy
• asking

________ ______ are only a means of identification, not a right to access private places.

• Press passes
• leave
• privacy
• asking

While some private property is open to the public, such as museums and malls, you must ___________ if asked even if you are there to gather information for a story.

• Press passes
• leave
• privacy
• asking

Using a limited amount of a copyrighted work for purposes of news reporting, editorial comment, education or research is permissible under fair use.

• True
• False

The company that prints your yearbook owns the copyright to it.

• True
• False

To ask permission to use a copyrighted work, contact the copyright holder.

• True
• False