Broadcast Journalism

During a press conference, how should journalists like David and Anika approach reporting to ensure objectivity?

• To describe their personal experiences

• To report based on facts without personal bias

• To influence the public with personal views

• To share their personal opinions

Answer explanation

The role of journalists regarding objectivity is to report based on facts without personal bias.

What is one way that media can display bias?

• By providing factual information

• By choosing which stories to report

• By allowing equal time for all viewpoints

• By reporting without commentary

What is the term for the influence on public opinion from the way a story is covered?

• Filtering

• Framing

• Bias

• Partisanship

What is the primary role of a broadcast journalist?

• To entertain the audience

• To report news and information

• To create fictional stories

• To advertise products

Which of the following is a key characteristic of broadcast journalism?

• Long-form written content

• Live reporting

• Static images

• Printed newspapers

What is the term for a journalist's ability to report news without personal bias?

• Objectivity

• Subjectivity

• Creativity

• Sensationalism

Which medium is NOT typically used in broadcast journalism?

• Television

• Radio

• Podcasts

• Magazines

What is the significance of the 'lead' in a news story?

• To provide background information

• To summarize the most important information

• To introduce the reporter

• To conclude the story

How can broadcast journalists ensure accuracy in their reporting?

• By relying on a single source

• By verifying information with multiple sources

• By reporting rumors

• By avoiding controversial topics

What is the impact of 'framing' in broadcast journalism?

• It determines the length of the broadcast

• It influences how the audience perceives the story

• It decides the time slot for the news

• It affects the technical quality of the broadcast