Journalism Quiz #1

What is the purpose of scholastic Journalism?

• To promote only positive news about the school.
• To discourage student involvement in media.
• To provide a platform for adult journalists only.
• To inform, educate, and engage the school community

What is the definition of scholastic Journalism?

• Scholastic journalism is a form of online blogging by students.
• Scholastic journalism is a type of academic writing for college students.
• Scholastic journalism refers to professional journalism conducted by teachers.
• Scholastic journalism is practiced in educational settings, including school newspapers, yearbooks, and digital media

What was Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)?

• A case about teachers' rights to free speech
• A decision regarding school dress codes
• Students don't shed rights at schoolhouse gate

• A ruling on school funding policies

What was Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)?

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier involved a criminal trial.
• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier addressed issues of school funding.
• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988) allowed Administration's rights to review content.

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier was a case about teacher tenure.

What does the First Amendment protect?

• The First Amendment protects the right to privacy.
• The First Amendment protects the right to a fair trial.
• The First Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
• The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

What is Libel and Defamation?

• Libel is a form of public speaking.
• Defamation only applies to spoken statements.
• Libel is a type of legal contract.
• Libel is written defamation; defamation is the broader term for damaging false statements.

Verifying facts and information

• Defamation

• Fairness

• Balance

• Accuracy

What is an example of a responsible reporting practice?

• Reporting rumors without verification.
• Using anonymous sources without context.
• Fact-checking information before reporting it.
• Ignoring conflicting information in reports.

What is an example under Digital Media Ethics?

• Using misleading advertising practices.
• Sharing user information with third parties.
• Respecting user privacy in data collection practices.
• Collecting user data without consent.

What is one reason the public distrusts the media?

• High-quality journalism standards.
• Journalists are expected to be accurate and objective

• Increased transparency in reporting.
• Public support for media initiatives.