Exploring Journalism Ethics

What is the importance of truth in journalism?

• Truth is essential in journalism for building trust, ensuring accountability, and enabling informed decision-making.

• Truth can be manipulated for entertainment purposes.

• Truth is irrelevant as opinions matter more.

• Truth is optional in journalism for creativity.

How does independence affect a journalist's work?

• Independence requires journalists to follow strict government guidelines.

• Independence limits a journalist's access to information.

• Independence enhances a journalist's ability to report truthfully and without bias.

• Independence makes journalists less credible in their reporting.

What does fairness in reporting entail?

• Fairness in reporting means only highlighting negative stories.

• Fairness in reporting entails objectivity, inclusion of diverse perspectives, and equal representation.

• Fairness in reporting requires prioritizing popular opinions.

• Fairness in reporting allows for biased viewpoints to dominate.

Why is accountability crucial in media?

• Trust in media is built solely on entertainment value.

• Accountability is only important for financial reporting.

• Media accountability is irrelevant in the digital age.

• Accountability is crucial in media to ensure trust, accuracy, and ethical reporting.

How can journalists show humanity in their coverage?

• By focusing on personal stories and using empathetic language.

• By focusing solely on political implications.

• By avoiding emotional language altogether.

• By reporting only statistics and data.

What does impartiality mean in news reporting?

• Impartiality refers to the use of sensationalism in reporting.

• Impartiality is about presenting only positive news stories.

• Impartiality means presenting news without bias or favoritism.

• Impartiality means favoring one side in a news story.

Give an example of how bias can affect news accuracy.

• Bias can improve news accuracy by providing diverse perspectives.

• An example of bias affecting news accuracy is when a news outlet emphasizes negative stories about a political party while ignoring positive developments, leading to a distorted view of that party's performance.

• A news outlet reporting only on celebrity gossip shows no bias.

• Bias has no impact on how news is reported or perceived.

Why is it important for journalists to verify their sources?

• To make the news more entertaining.

• To increase the number of clicks on articles.

• To avoid any legal issues with sources.

• It is important for journalists to verify their sources to ensure accuracy and credibility in their reporting.