Journalism History and Ethics Test

Slander is defined as:

• A false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation

• A written defamatory statement

• A compliment

• A legal document

Plagiarism is defined as:

• The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

• The act of creating original content.

• The process of collaborating with others to produce new ideas.

• The method of properly citing sources in academic work.

Libel is defined as:

• A written defamatory statement

• A spoken defamatory statement

• A type of contract

• A legal agreement

Define Fabrication.

• The process of inventing or concocting something, typically with deceitful intent.

• A type of fabric used in clothing.

• A method of cooking involving the use of fabric.

• A style of painting using fabric as a medium.

Define Conflict of Interest.

• A situation where a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity.

• A situation where there is no personal benefit involved.

• A situation where a person is completely unbiased.

• A situation where a person is not involved in any decision-making process.

Censorship is defined as:

• The suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, or other information.

• The promotion of free speech and open communication.

• The encouragement of diverse opinions and viewpoints.

• The unrestricted access to all forms of media.

Bias is defined as:

• A tendency to lean in a certain direction, often to the detriment of an open mind.

• A complete lack of preference or prejudice.

• An accurate and fair judgment.

• A method of collecting data.

Partisan Press is defined as:

• A type of media that is unbiased and neutral.

• A type of media that openly supports a political party.

• A press that focuses on entertainment news.

• A press that only reports on international news.

Define Sensationalism.

• Sensationalism is the use of exciting or shocking stories at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement.

• Sensationalism is a method of scientific analysis that focuses on sensory experiences.

• Sensationalism refers to a philosophical theory that emphasizes the role of reason in human experience.

• Sensationalism is a style of art that uses exaggerated imagery to convey emotions.

Muckraking is a form of journalism that aims to:

• Expose corruption and scandals

• Promote political candidates

• Entertain readers with fiction

• Provide weather updates