Is It Legit? Checkology Quiz

Do a quick search using a search engine.

• Step one to determine if a source is legit.

• This is an example of standards-based journalism.

• This is one way to evaluate transparency.

• This is to assess news coverage.

• The journalist corrects any errors in a story.

Which two of these are examples of standards-based journalism?

• The state approves content.

• Multiple sides of an issue are presented without undue weight to any one side.

• Facts are presented in a way that makes their meaning clear, fair, and accurate.

• The origin of the information is kept secret.

Which two of these are examples of standards-based journalism?

• Verification: The process of checking & confirming all facts and details in a report.

• Balance: Representing multiple sides of the issue, event, or controversy but without giving weight to any one side.

• Opinion: Sharing the personal position of the reporter

• Sponsored: News comes from an organization that has corporate support.

Reaching out to main sources or subjects to give them a chance to respond to assertions or allegations is an example of

• Context

• Documentation

• Fairness

• Verification

Publishing the name of the author of an article, is an example of

• Standards

• Correcting Errors

• Search

• Transparency

What is the purpose of cross-referencing multiple sources when evaluating a news story?

• To ensure the story is entertaining.

• To verify the accuracy of the information.

• To make the story more complex.

• To increase the length of the article.

Why is it important for journalists to disclose their sources?

• To maintain transparency and credibility.

• To make the article longer.

• To confuse the readers.

• To increase the number of citations.

What is the role of fact-checking in journalism?

• To add more opinions to the article.

• To ensure the information is accurate and reliable.

• To make the article more persuasive.

• To reduce the number of sources needed.

Correcting or retracting incorrect information in a news story is an example of

• Maintaining credbility.

• Lazy reporting

• Pink slime

• Standards

To assess news coverage on a site to determine credibility

• Look for original reporting

• Look to see if the report is free from grammar and spelling errors.

• Look for a balance between news and opinion or editorial pieces.

• Look for political or partisan groups behind the information.