Journalism Vocab List 1: News, Media, and Ethics

What is the definition of "Medium" as used in the context of communication?

• A small size or amount

• A type of artistic expression

• One of the means or channels of general communication, information, or entertainment in society

• A type of measurement

What is the plural form of the word "Medium"?

• Mediums

• Media

• Medias

• Medium

What is a synonym for ethics?

• laws
• rules

• guidelines
• morality

What does "Satire" involve?

• The use of humor to entertain

• The use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like to expose, denounce, or deride folly or corruption

• The use of serious tones to inform

• The use of facts to educate

What is an example of a fault line?

• Gender

• Hair Color

• Shoe size

• San Andreas Fault

What does "Reliability" refer to?

• The ability to be creative

• The capacity to entertain

• That which may be trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.

• The skill of being persuasive

What is an example of medium, for our purposes, not as in use for just art?

• Digital Art
• Online news website

• Sculpture
• Photography

What is "Journalism"?

• The act of writing fiction

• The act of gathering news and information

• The act of creating art

• The act of teaching

Who is a "Journalist"?

• A person who writes novels

• A person involved in journalism, especially a writer or editor for a news medium

• A person who creates advertisements

• A person who teaches media studies

What is the role of a "Reporter"?

• To create fictional stories

• To gather and give an accurate account of news and information, usually for a media outlet

• To design graphics for media

• To manage media companies