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WorksheetsCode of Ethics
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 3600secs
True or False? Ethics and law are exactly the same.
true
false
As you work through the various views and arguments in an ethical dilemma, what is particularly important?
being close minded
avoiding bias and self-interest
ignoring the advice of colleagues
none of the above
As a journalist, what are important to keep in mind, alongside knowing your rights?
you colleagues
your bank balance
your responsibilities
none of the above
How many stories did Stephen Glass fabricate?
27
41
12
52
What was the name of the last story Glass wrote.
Cheap Suits
Spring Breakdown
Hacker Heaven
Royal Rumble
What is the definition of ethics?
A system of moral principals
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
Permitting a person criticized in a story to respond to that criticism in the same story
What is the definition of plagiarism?
a complete libel defense protecting a journalist’s opinion of public figures or review of books or movies, music, theatrical events, public entertainment or the public part of a performance or creative art
The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
The idea that once a place where ideas are exchanged is created the ideas expressed there cannot later be controlled
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation
Which term refers to the issue of a reporter having personal involvement with a story and therefore likely having bias?
conflict of interest
credibility
confidentiality
public official
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
If a politician gives a reporter money to write a positive story about them, which TWO principles of journalism is that breaking?
Impartiality
Accuracy
Independence
Humanity
Accountability
Which principle of journalism is related to fairness and equality in reporting?
Accuracy
Impartiality
Humanity
Accountability
Independence
A report must be _____. It takes both sides of the story.
unpopular
balanced
biased
controversial
objectivity
in the room where it happened
a lack of bias, judgement or prejudice
the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
compassion and consideration for others
accountability
giving power to those who do not have it
responsibility for your actions
entire, full, not missing anything out
person who does taxes for others
A spoken false statement
defamation
slander
libel
What is Ethic?
It is the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
It is a group of journalists
It is the discipline of Journalism
It is a group of people that tell us bad things
What is attribution?
the best quality of a news story
the description of what a photo is about
giving a source credit for a quote
a mistake for which a reporter may be sued
Prohibiting the inclusion of certain elements in a publication or broadcast.
prior restraint
prior review
public forum
underground
Review of a publication by officials before the publication is printed, broadcast or posted online.
prior restraint
prior review
public forum
underground
Which of these explains the difference between LAWS and ETHICS?
Laws are guidelines. Ethics are a defined RIGHT and WRONG.
Laws are punishable by jail and/or death penalty. Ethics violations are punishable by fines or time in prison.
Laws define RIGHT and WRONG. Ethics are acceptable behaviors and moral values.
None of these is correct.
Which of these shows the 4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES of Journalism Ethics?
Seek truth and write it
Act independently
Minimize harm
Be accountable
Seek truth and report it
Be a team player
Minimize story length
Be accountable
Seek truth and report it
Act Independently
Minimize harm
Be observant
Seek truth and report it
Act independently
Minimize harm
Be accountable
Who broke the story about Stephen Glass's deception
Forbes Digital
The New Republic
The Washington Post
The Globe
Who was the first Editor in Chief that Stephen Glass worked for?
Chuck Lane
Michael Kelley
Richard Polk
Adam Penenberg
Which Code of Ethics is the most important in your opinion?
