Essential Questions

Ethics are:

• A set of moral principles that govern behavior

• A type of scientific theory

• A form of artistic expression

• A mathematical formula

What can happen if ethical codes in the newsroom are broken?

• Loss of public trust

• Increased readership

• Improved journalistic integrity

• Enhanced newsroom reputation

Which type of speech is not protected by the First Amendment?

• A) Fighting words

• B) Artistic expression

• C) Academic speech

• D) Religious speech

Which type of speech is not protected by the First Amendment?

• A) Perjury

• B) Fiction writing

• C) Poetry

• D) Drama

Which of the following is a modern example of libel?

• A newspaper falsely accusing a public figure of a crime.

• A person verbally insulting another in public.

• A company using a competitor's logo without permission.

• A celebrity endorsing a product on social media.

Was it a copyright issue and why/how?

• Yes, because it involved unauthorized use of protected material.

• No, because it was a fair use case.

• Yes, because it violated trademark laws.

• No, because it was in the public domain.

What is the guideline for using song lyrics in yearbooks according to the document?

• Obtain permission from the copyright holder

• Use only a small portion of the lyrics

• Ensure the lyrics are in the public domain

• Do not use song lyrics at all

Does a school have to get permission from Parker Brothers before using the Monopoly theme?

• yes

• no

Slander in the context of journalism refers to:

• Written defamation

• Spoken defamation

• A type of news article

• A journalistic award

Which one is a way to Maintaining Ethics in Yearbook

• Follow copyright rules

• Avoid Bias

• Fact Check

• All the answers are correct.