WorksheetsEthics and the Law
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
A system of moral principles
Ethics
Plagarism
Composite Character
Prior restraint
Taking and using another’s writings or inventions as your own.
Ethics
Plagarism
Composite Character
Prior Restraint
Cannot permit their own opinions to be a part of their stories.
Credibility
Objectivity
Accuracy
Must be able to be believed and trusted
Credibility
Objectivity
Accuracy
Close doesn’t count. Names, dates, details must be correct
Credibiity
Objectivity
Accuarcy
Who is the main character in "Shattered Glass"?
Michael Kelly
Stephen Glass
Chuck Lane
Adam Penenberg
Who broke the story about the fabricated story "Hack Heaven"?
Michael Kelly
Stephen Glass
Chuck Lane
Adam Penenberg
Who was once Stephen's co-worked but later became his Editor?
Michael Kelly
Stephen Glass
Chuck Lane
Adam Penenberg
Who first questioned Stephen regarding "mini bars" in an article Stephen wrote?
Michael Kelly
Stephen Glass
Chuck Lane
Adam Penenberg
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
5th Amendment
4th Amendment
3rd Amendment
2nd Amendment
1st Amendment
The reporters, editors, photographers, producers and camera crews who sift through the many happenings of a day to tell you what's important or interesting are called ____________________.
journalists
staffers
sources
gaffers
Why is it important for journalists to check their facts?
To make their stories more interesting
To make sure their stories are true.
What is the name of the young journalist who was discovered to have fabricated the majority of his award-winning articles and is now known for one of the largest scandals in the history of journalism?
Stephen Glass
Bob Woodward
Charles Lane
Walter Cronkite
An editorial is an article that presents the newspaper’s opinion on an issue.
TRUE
FALSE
Type question here including an What is the main topic of the movie Shattered Glass?
The importance of honesty and integrity in journalism
The rivalry between two magazines, The New Republic and Forbes
The life of a teenage hacker who gets hired by a software company
The personal life of Stephen Glass and his relationships with his colleagues
What was Stephen Glass known for at The New Republic?
His photography skills and contributions to the magazine's visual appeal
His investigative reporting on government corruption
Writing exciting and entertaining stories, but also fabricating them
His meticulous fact-checking and dedication to accuracy
What was the title of the story by Stephen Glass that raised suspicions?
Hack Heaven
A story about the challenges faced by young journalists
A story about a politician involved in a scandal
A story about the importance of ethical behavior in the workplace
