Journalism 1: Quiz 4

What is the definition for a Code of Ethics?

• Rules that state what you can and cannot do

• A written set of guidelines for behavior

• An expectation for how to write code

• None of the above

When you sense that something is wrong or at least "not quite right", your gut instinct is not enough to prove a point. You are going through this sort of event.

• Moral Ineptness

• Violation on consciousness

• Ethical Dilemma

• Code of Ethics infraction

As a result of this journalist's death, journalists now that the status of freedom of the press in countries outside of the United States.

• Daniel Pearl

• Christiane Amanpour

• Ruth Ginsburg

• Judith Scheindlin

Match the following Code of Ethics for student journalists with the answer that explains what it means.

• Strive to provide accurate and balanced information.

• Be Fair

• Avoid causing unnecessary harm to individuals or communities.

• Minimize Harm

• Take responsibility for your work and its impact.

• Be Accountable

• Act with integrity and honesty in reporting.

• Be Responsible

• Treat all subjects of news coverage with respect.

• Seek Truth

Which of the following is NOT one of the ABCs of journalism?

• Be Accurate

• Be Balanced

• Be Correct

• Be Concise

• Be Accountable

What are you NOT responsible for doing when it comes to writing stories that involve subjects and sources?

• A chance to respond to the article

• Showing respect and courtesy

• Showing compassion and consideration

• Monetary repayment for information

• Being in control of how you write the story

What are some of the reasons why an editor would allow a source to have anonymity in an article?

• You have verified the credibility of the source

• The information you have gathered has been vetted and verified

• The information is not available from any other sources

• The story holds great significance to your intended audience

• The source's identity is in real danger if revealed

When you are following the ABCs of journalism, the ​ (a)   or impartial meaning of keeping your feelings and opinions out of the article are vital. You could be seen as being ​ (b)   in letting your audience know if there could be a conflict of interest.

• unbiased
• transparent
• biased
• opaque
• subjective
• objective
• judgmental

When an article is written and a mistake is revealed, it is the obligation of the journalist AND the publication to issue one of these in a timely manner.

• Retraction

• Correction

• Statement

• Pull out

This is when a person (whether an editor or gatekeeper) closely examines the article or topic and make it harder for the writer, they could be seen as using this method.

• Judgmental bias

• Scrutiny

• Gatekeepers authority

• Contextual correction