Journalism Principles and Practices

The video discusses the seven principles of good journalism, emphasizing truth, public obligation, independence, watchdog role, storytelling, ethics, and balance. It explores the internet's impact on journalism, highlighting changes in research methods and the rise of citizen journalism. The future of journalism is seen as a partnership between professional and citizen journalists, adhering to these principles.

What is the primary focus of the Committee of Concerned Journalists?

• To support political interests

• To promote advertising in journalism

• To increase newspaper sales

• To compile principles of good journalism

Why is it important for journalists to verify facts?

• To attract more advertisers

• To support their personal opinions

• To ensure the public can trust the news

• To increase their popularity

What is a journalist's first obligation according to the principles?

• To the advertisers

• To the public

• To their own interests

• To the government

How can journalists maintain objectivity?

• By following the owner's views

• By using a single source

• By avoiding controversial topics

• By using multiple sources

What role do journalists play as watchdogs?

• To entertain the public

• To report on government actions

• To promote their own opinions

• To support political parties

Why is storytelling important in journalism?

• To make news more entertaining

• To support political agendas

• To ensure news is relevant and engaging

• To increase newspaper sales

How has the internet changed journalism research?

• Journalists conduct more fieldwork

• Journalists avoid using the internet

• Journalists use the internet for research

• Journalists now rely more on live interviews

What is a significant impact of blogs on journalism?

• They have no impact

• They allow citizen journalists to report news

• They reduce the number of professional journalists

• They focus only on entertainment

What does the future of journalism likely involve?

• The extinction of professional journalists

• An increase in biased reporting

• A partnership between citizen and professional journalists

• A decline in news quality

What must all journalists commit to, according to the speaker?

• Avoiding controversial topics

• Increasing their audience

• The seven principles of good journalism

• Supporting political parties