Ethics in Current News Events

What is the primary role of the Associated Press in the context of news reporting?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide unbiased and factual news

• To promote specific political agendas

• To create sensational headlines

Which of the following is a basic ethical consideration for journalists when reporting news?

• Plagiarizing content

• Ensuring accuracy and fairness

• Ignoring sources

• Fabricating stories

What does the term "conflict of interest" mean in journalism?

• A situation where a journalist has a personal interest that could influence their reporting

• A disagreement between two news agencies

• A debate between journalists on a news topic

• A conflict between a journalist and their editor

Why is it important for journalists to protect their sources?

• To ensure the sources are paid well

• To maintain the trust and confidentiality of the sources

• To make the news more interesting

• To avoid legal issues

What is the significance of the term "objectivity" in news reporting?

• Reporting news with a personal bias

• Presenting news in a neutral and unbiased manner

• Ignoring facts to create a narrative

• Supporting one side of a story

Which of the following is an example of unethical journalism?

• Fact-checking information before publishing

• Using anonymous sources responsibly

• Publishing false information knowingly

• Providing balanced viewpoints

What is the purpose of a code of ethics in journalism?

• To limit the freedom of journalists

• To provide guidelines for ethical and responsible reporting

• To promote sensationalism

• To increase competition among journalists

Which organization is known for setting ethical standards in journalism?

• The United Nations

• The Society of Professional Journalists

• The World Health Organization

• The International Monetary Fund

What is the ethical issue with accepting gifts from sources in journalism?

• It can lead to biased reporting

• It is a way to build relationships

• It is a common practice

• It helps in getting exclusive stories

Why is transparency important in news reporting?

• To confuse the audience

• To build trust with the audience

• To hide the sources of information

• To make the news more dramatic