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Journalism Ethics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Journalism

a)

the collection, preparation, and distribution of news

b)

reportig news and information.

c)

the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.

d)

gathering news and information

2.

Define Timeliness

a)

turning in news and information on time.

b)

finishing news by the deadline.

c)

ensuring that all facts, figures, and statements in a news report are correct and verified.

d)

delivering news promptly while the information is still relevant and of interest to the public.

3.

Define Feature Journalism

a)

features different stories including your own opinion.

b)

uncovers hidden truths and exposes wrongdoings

c)

expresses the writer's point of view and personal opinions.

d)

explores topics in depth and provides context and analysis.

4.

Ensuring that all facts, figures, and statements in a news report are correct and verified is called…

a)

Accuracy

b)

Objective

c)

Timeliness

d)

Fairness

5.

Providing balanced coverage by representing multiple viewpoints and avoiding bias is called...

a)

Accuracy

b)

Fairness

c)

Timeliness

d)

Objectively

6.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Journalism?

a)

Opinion Journalism

b)

Narrative Journalism

c)

Feature Journalism

d)

Investigative Journalism

7.

What is Opinion Journalism?

a)

expresses and explores topics from the point of view of their audience.

b)

uncovers hidden truths and exposes wrongdoings.

c)

expresses the writer's point of view and personal opinions.

d)

explores topics in depth and provides context and analysis.

8.

Which is NOT a skill of a Journalist?

a)

strong communication skills

b)

excellent research and investigation abilities.

c)

Strong creativity

d)

ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

9.

What is the purpose of Journalism?

a)

to inform the public about events and issues that affect their lives.

b)

to inform the public about current news.

c)

to interview and write stories on different people.

d)

provide citizens with accurate and reliable information they need to function in a free society.

10.

Define Objectivity

a)

ensuring that all facts, figures, and statements in a news report are correct and verified.

b)

reporting the news without personal bias or opinion, presenting facts as they are.

c)

delivering news promptly while the information is still relevant and of interest to the public.

d)

providing balanced coverage by representing multiple viewpoints and avoiding bias.

11.

Which is NOT an ethical principal of Journalism?

a)

Objectivity

b)

Fairness

c)

Timeliness

d)

Clarity

12.

Uncovers hidden truths and exposes wrongdoings is called...

a)

Journalism Ethics

b)

Feature Journalism

c)

Investigative Journalism

d)

Opinion Journalism

13.

A good journalist/reporter writes about facts, data and all viewpoints (They are unbiased or neutral)

a)

true

b)

false

14.

The morals that a journalist should have is called

a)

Morals

b)

Rules

c)

Ethics

d)

Good character

15.
What is a good definition for the word ethics? (take your best guess)
a)
rules about behavior and actions most people follow (following what's right or wrong)
b)
a way to cite an article
c)
a test for students
d)
books that help define what words means