EL112 Campus Journalism MIDTERM EXAM (ENG2A)

1. Journalism is primarily concerned with the collection and dissemination of news through print and electronic media.

• TRUE

• FALSE

2. The first published magazine was "The

   Gentleman's Magazine" in 1731, edited by Edward Cave.

• TRUE

• FALSE

3. Journalists should prioritize company

   interests over the public when reporting news.

• TRUE

• FALSE

4. Freedom of the press allows journalists to write about any topic without any restrictions or legal considerations.

• TRUE

• FALSE

5. Objectivity, truthfulness, and accuracy are not necessary in journalism as long as the story is engaging.

• TRUE

• FALSE

6. Yellow journalism focuses on well researched news and avoids sensationalism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

7. Advocacy journalism is fact-based but supports a specific point of view on an issue.

• TRUE

• FALSE

8. The press has a moral responsibility to balance public interest and profit.

• TRUE

• FALSE

9. Editorializing occurs when a reporter presents more opinion than factual news.

• TRUE

• FALSE

10. Journalists should avoid conflicts of interest and should not manipulate information to serve powerful figures.

• TRUE

• FALSE