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Principles of journalism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How does fairness differ from objectivity in journalism?
a)
Objectivity involves personal biases, fairness does not
b)
Objectivity requires presenting all sides, fairness does not
c)
Fairness requires presenting all sides, objectivity does not
d)
Fairness involves personal biases, objectivity does not
2.
Why is independence an important principle in journalism?
a)
To allow outside influences
b)
To maintain personal biases
c)
To report news with integrity
d)
To avoid transparency
3.
Which principle of journalism requires journalists to present all sides of a story in a balanced manner?
a)
Objectivity
b)
Fairness
c)
Accuracy
d)
Independence
4.
What is the most fundamental principle of journalism?
a)
Accuracy
b)
Fairness
c)
Objectivity
d)
Independence
5.
What principle of journalism requires journalists to set aside personal biases when reporting?
a)
Fairness
b)
Independence
c)
Accuracy
d)
Objectivity
6.
In journalism, what does accuracy entail?
a)
Ignoring sources
b)
Verifying facts with multiple sources
c)
Presenting biased information
d)
Avoiding cross-checking information
7.
How do journalists earn the trust of their audience according to the reading?
a)
By presenting biased information
b)
By avoiding transparency
c)
By adhering to principles of journalism
d)
By ignoring sources
8.
What is the final principle of journalism that involves being transparent about reporting methods?
a)
Objectivity
b)
Transparency
c)
Accuracy
d)
Fairness
9.
Which principle of journalism involves maintaining independence from outside influences?
a)
Accuracy
b)
Independence
c)
Fairness
d)
Objectivity
10.
What principle of journalism requires journalists to be transparent about their methods and sources?
a)
Transparency
b)
Objectivity
c)
Fairness
d)
Accuracy