A journalist discovers that a colleague fabricated parts of a story. What is the ethical responsibility of the journalist?

Report the fabrication to the appropriate authority.

Ignore the fabrication and continue working with the colleague.

Confront the colleague publicly about the fabrication.

Write a new story based on the fabricated parts.

What does the principle of minimizing harm require journalists to do?

Balance the public's right to know with the impact of their reporting

Avoid reporting on sensitive topics

Report all facts, regardless of consequences

Publish stories that evoke strong emotional reactions

The TUFF formula is a tool for ethical scenarios. What does TUFF stand for?

Timely, Unbiased, Factual, Fair

Trustworthy, Unique, Focused, Fair

Truthful, Unified, Fact-Checked, Fair

Why is fact-checking important in journalism?

To ensure the information presented is accurate and credible.

To make articles longer and more detailed.

To add opinions and perspectives to the story.

To replace the need for quotes and sources in an article.

Which of the following is the best approach to fact-checking a news story?

Cross-referencing information with multiple credible sources.

Using sources that align with the writer’s personal opinions.

Assuming the information from social media posts is accurate.

Relying on a single source for all information.

What is the purpose of the lead in an LQTQ article?

To provide a summary of the story's most important details

To offer a dramatic opening for the article

To introduce the first quote in the story

To include background information about the topic

What is the primary purpose of the nut graf in an LQTQ article?

To explain the context and significance of the story.

To provide a dramatic ending to the article.

To introduce the first quote in the article.

To summarize all the details in the lead.

Why are transitions important in an LQTQ article?

They help the reader understand how quotes are connected to the story.

They make the article longer and more detailed.

They allow the writer to include their personal opinions.

They introduce new topics that are unrelated to the main story.

Which of the following is the best example of a properly attributed quote?

“This is the most successful fundraiser we’ve ever had!” Mrs. Harper, the event coordinator, said.

“This is the most successful fundraiser we’ve ever had!” exclaimed Mrs. Harper, the event coordinator.

“This is the most successful fundraiser we’ve ever had!” Mrs. Harper said, the event coordinator.

Mrs. Harper said, “This is the most successful fundraiser we’ve ever had!”

What is the best purpose of the kicker in an LQTQ article?

To leave the reader with a strong, lasting impression.

To summarize the entire article.

To add additional background information about the topic.

To introduce a new angle to the story.

What is the angle of a news story?

The specific focus or perspective that makes the story unique and relevant.

The headline that introduces the article.

The part of the story that summarizes all the facts.

Which of the following is an example of a summary lead?

“The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve funding for a new community park, which is set to open next summer.”

“Excitement filled the air as students prepared for the big event.”

“Will the community park become the next hot spot in town?”

“The park has been a dream of the community for years, but funding challenges delayed its approval.”

Which of the following leads is too vague for a news story?

“Big changes are coming to the city’s transportation system.”

“The mayor announced a groundbreaking initiative to reduce traffic congestion during a press conference on Monday.”

“Traffic congestion could soon improve, thanks to a new city initiative announced by the mayor.”

“A new city plan aims to address longstanding traffic concerns.”

What is the most important step before conducting an interview?

Researching the subject and preparing relevant questions.

Memorizing all potential questions.

Deciding the headline of the article in advance.

Writing the article before speaking to the interviewee.

During an interview, how should a journalist handle a source who gives a vague or unclear response?

Politely ask follow-up questions to clarify the response.

Move on to the next question to avoid awkwardness.

Assume the details will become clear during the writing process.

Edit the response to make it clearer later.

Which of the following is the best way to build rapport with an interviewee?

Start the interview with general, easy-to-answer questions.

Ask all questions in rapid succession to save time.

Avoid controversial questions at all cost.

Challenge the interviewee on their answers to test their credibility.

Regarding news values, what is the meaning of currency?

Currency in news values means the relevance and timeliness of a story.

Currency refers to the financial value of a news story.

Currency indicates the popularity of the news source.

Currency is the geographical location of the news event.

Regarding news values, what is the meaning of proximity?

Proximity means the geographical or cultural closeness of an event to the audience.

Proximity indicates the level of celebrity involvement in an event.

Proximity is the time frame in which an event occurs.

Proximity refers to the emotional impact of an event on the audience.

Regarding news values, what is the meaning of prominence?

Prominence means the significance of a person or event in the public eye.

Prominence refers to the geographical location of an event.

Prominence is the level of detail in a news report.

Prominence indicates the time of day when news is published.

Regarding news values, what is the meaning of novelty?

Novelty in news values means the quality of being new or unusual.

Novelty refers to the importance of a story.

Novelty is the practice of reporting on local events.

Novelty means the speed at which news is reported.

What is the purpose in writing a review?

To analyze and critique a subject while expressing the writer’s informed opinion.

To present an unbiased report on current events.

To provide readers with a detailed summary of a topic.

To include only factual data and avoid subjective viewpoints.

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What is the primary goal of journalism ethics?

To promote sensationalism and entertainment in news.

To prioritize the opinions of journalists over facts.

To increase profits for media companies.

To provide, accurate, fair and balanced reporting.

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Which of the following best describes the principle of objectivity in journalism?

Reporting news with personal opinions included.

Focusing solely on sensational stories.

Prioritizing entertainment over factual accuracy.

Reporting news in a fair and unbiased manner.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A journalist receives free tickets to a concert they are covering. Accepting these tickets is a potential violation of which ethical principle?

Conflict of interest

Integrity

Transparency

Accountability

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A reporter discovers their source has provided false information. What is the ethical course of action?

Publish the false information without verification.

Correct the false information and ensure transparency with the audience.

Blame the source publicly without correcting the report.

Ignore the false information and continue reporting.

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Why is it important for journalists to attribute sources in their articles?

Journalists should only use their own opinions in articles.

To make the article longer

To avoid copyright infringement

To improve the credibility of the article

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Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in journalism?

Rewriting a press release in your own words

Copying someone else's article without attribution

Citing another journalist's work in your article

Conducting interviews to gather original quotes

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A journalist uses an anonymous source in a story. What is the ethical guideline for this situation?

Always disclose anonymous sources to the public.

Use anonymous sources to add drama and appeal to the story.

Rely on anonymous sources only if they are famous.

Use anonymous sources sparingly and ensure credibility.

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Journalism Final - Practice Test

What is the primary goal of journalism ethics?

Which of the following best describes the principle of objectivity in journalism?

A journalist receives free tickets to a concert they are covering. Accepting these tickets is a potential violation of which ethical principle?

A reporter discovers their source has provided false information. What is the ethical course of action?

Why is it important for journalists to attribute sources in their articles?

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in journalism?

A journalist uses an anonymous source in a story. What is the ethical guideline for this situation?

A journalist discovers that a colleague fabricated parts of a story. What is the ethical responsibility of the journalist?

What does the principle of minimizing harm require journalists to do?

A journalist is covering a story about a political campaign but has publicly supported one of the candidates on social media. What ethical concern does this raise?

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