Grade 8 Journalism Quiz

What is a common issue in campus journalism in the Philippines?

• Excess funding

• Administrative interference

• Unlimited press freedom

• No editorial responsibilities

What does "editorial independence" mean in campus journalism?

• Editors take orders from the administration

• Editors decide content without outside pressure

• Editors always publish only positive news

• Editors must consult the school principal before publishing

What is press freedom?

• The right to report without censorship or retaliation

• Releasing news only approved by administrators

• Preventing students from publishing controversial topics

• Writing only editorials

What is the purpose of access to information laws?

• To hide government documents

• To allow citizens to obtain government data

• To censor student publications

• To limit sources for journalists

What is a "conflict of interest" in journalism?

• When personal interests influence reporting

• When a journalist agrees with the story

• When only one side of a story is reported

• When journalist edits their own articles

Why is funding a challenge for campus newspapers in the Philippines?

• The government supports them

• They rely on unpredictable school budgets

• They have excess funds

• Students donate all the money

How does editorial independence affect the credibility of a campus paper?

• Decreases credibility due to biased news

• Increases credibility by allowing unbiased reporting

• No effect on credibility

• Causes conflict among editors

What is the main role of a campus journalist regarding free speech?

• To promote the administration's views

• To report various viewpoints fairly

• To avoid controversial topics

• To write fictional stories

Why is access to information important for journalists?

• It helps verify facts and hold officials accountable

• It allows reporting rumors

• It requires censoring negative news

• It limits reporting to approved stories

What is a warning sign of bias in journalism?

• Reporting multiple perspectives equally

• Favoring one side based on personal connections

• Citing trustworthy sources

• Using transition signals for smooth flow