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WorksheetsCh 4: Media Ethics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the term "attribution" in journalism refer to?
Writing a story based on personal observation only.
Naming the source of information that does not come from personal observation.
Creating balanced and fair reporting.
What is the primary goal of "balanced reporting" in journalism?
Telling more than one side of a story and being fair to each side.
Exclusively focusing on one perspective to create impactful stories.
Eliminating any opposing viewpoints for clarity.
What is a "code of ethics" in journalism?
A set of marketing guidelines for media organizations.
A written set of guidelines for ethical behavior established by the group they guide.
A document outlining the financial goals of a news publication.
What does "credibility" mean in journalism?
The quality of being sensational and attention-grabbing.
The quality of being believable and reliable.
The quality of being highly opinionated.
In journalism, what is a "firewall" designed to do?
Enhance collaboration between news and business departments.
Protect journalists from outside influences that could harm their independence.
Separate journalists from their sources.
Who is a "gatekeeper" in a newsroom?
A journalist responsible for managing subscriptions to the newspaper.
A newsroom leader with responsibility for guarding the integrity of the publication and editing stories.
A journalist responsible for verifying facts in a story.
What does "photo illustration" refer to in journalism?
Candid photographs taken during live events.
Staged or manipulated photographs used to illustrate a story.
The art of capturing unexpected moments in photos.
What is a "retraction" in journalism?
A type of interview conducted by a journalist.
A newsroom meeting to discuss upcoming stories.
A correction that identifies an error and provides correct information.
What does "scrutiny" mean in the context of journalism?
Close examination or careful review.
A type of news story with limited detail.
The process of publishing a story.
How would you define a "transparent" news reporting style?
Reporting only on trivial topics.
Concealing information from the audience.
Being open and honest in one's news reporting, not concealing anything.
What does it mean for a news report to be "unbiased"?
Focusing solely on one perspective to maintain neutrality.
Being overly opinionated to ensure clarity.
Being impartial and not favoring any particular viewpoint.
What additional tasks might a copy editor perform besides checking grammar and style?
Generating new story ideas
Fact-checking, including names, statistics, and quotes
Designing graphics for articles
Why is it important for copy editors to identify language that reveals bias or conveys double meanings?
To ensure the article meets the publication's word count
To add humor and engagement to the article
To provide creative suggestions to the writer
To challenge the balance in the story
What should a journalist do when they receive information "over the transom" from an anonymous source?
Treat it as verified fact and immediately publish it
Verify the information with three other strong, on-the-record sources
Disclose the identity of the anonymous source to the audience
Ignore the information since it lacks a known source
What is the primary reason for granting anonymity to a source in journalism?
Keeping your sources a mystery in journalism keeps the readers engaged and coming back for more fiction
To protect the source's safety or prevent harm.
If you keep your source anonymous, then you don't have to pay them as much for their shared information.
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