Journalism Ethics

Journalism ethics and standards mean

• Principles of good practice of the society

• Principles of good practice of the people

• Principles of good practice of the life

• Principles of good practice of the profession

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Choose the basic principles in Journalism

• Accuracy, Objectivity, Impartiality

• Subjectivity, partiality, private accountability

• Falsehooh, Iniquity, Inaccuracy

• Truthfulness, Public accountability, Fairness

What is the importance of ethics in journalism?

• Journalism ethics only apply to opinion pieces, not news reporting

• Ethics in journalism is important for maintaining credibility, accuracy, and fairness in reporting.

• Ethics in journalism has no impact on the quality of reporting

• It is acceptable for journalists to bend the truth in order to create a more compelling story

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What is the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics?

• A recipe for cooking healthy meals

• A set of guidelines and principles for ethical journalism

• A guide to becoming a professional athlete

• A manual for repairing electronic devices

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What is the role of a journalist in upholding ethical standards?

• By reporting truthfully, accurately, and without bias, while also respecting the privacy and dignity of individuals.

• By spreading rumors and unverified information

• By invading people's privacy and exploiting their personal stories

• By prioritizing sensationalism over accuracy

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What is the role of transparency in journalism ethics?

• To hide information from the audience

• To deceive the audience

• To maintain credibility and trust with the audience

• To manipulate the audience's perception

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How can journalists avoid conflicts of interest in their reporting?

• By hiding potential conflicts and affiliations

• By only using anonymous sources in their reporting

• By disclosing potential conflicts, refraining from accepting gifts or favors, and being transparent about sources and affiliations.

• By accepting gifts and favors from sources

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What is the role of accountability in journalism ethics?

• It ensures that journalists are responsible for the accuracy and fairness of their reporting, and are held accountable for any errors or ethical violations.

• It has no role in journalism ethics

• It only applies to certain types of reporting

• It allows journalists to report false information without consequences

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How can journalists maintain objectivity in their reporting?

• By only reporting information that aligns with their personal beliefs

• By verifying information from multiple sources and avoiding personal bias

• By including their own opinions and commentary in their reporting

• By relying on a single source for all their information

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Why is it important for journalists to fact-check their information?

• To make the news more entertaining

• To save time and effort

• To spread misinformation

• To ensure accuracy and credibility of the information being reported.

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