Ethical Journalism Quiz

What is the primary obligation of ethical journalism according to the SPJ Code of Ethics?

• Serve the public

• Serve advertisers

• Serve the government

• Serve private interests

What should journalists do to ensure accuracy in their work?

• Use original sources whenever possible

• Rely on rumors

• Use anonymous sources

• Ignore context

What is emphasized in the 'Seek Truth and Report It' section?

• Accuracy and fairness

• Speed and sensationalism

• Profit and ratings

• Bias and opinion

What should journalists do when they make promises?

• Keep the promises they make

• Ignore the promises

• Change the promises

• Forget the promises

What should journalists do to minimize harm?

• Show compassion for those affected by news coverage

• Ignore the impact of their stories

• Focus on sensationalism

• Prioritize ratings over ethics

What should journalists do to be accountable and transparent?

• Explain ethical choices and processes

• Hide their sources

• Avoid corrections

• Ignore feedback

What should journalists avoid to prevent conflicts of interest?

• Gifts, favors, fees, travel, and special treatment

• Using multiple sources

• Fact-checking

• Interviewing experts

What should journalists do to support the open and civil exchange of views?

• Encourage a diversity of perspectives

• Suppress opposing views

• Promote only one viewpoint

• Ignore public opinion

What should journalists do to ensure the public's right to know?

• Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public affairs

• Ignore public affairs

• Focus on entertainment

• Prioritize private interests

What should journalists do to avoid stereotyping?

• Examine the ways their values and experiences shape their reporting

• Rely on stereotypes

• Ignore cultural differences

• Focus on sensationalism