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AAW semester 1 - Media ethics and social media

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is "fake news"?

a)

News that is published in a newspaper

b)

News that is intentionally false or misleading

c)

News that is only available online

d)

News that is broadcasted on television

2.

Which of the following is a common result of spreading misinformation on social media?

a)

Increased trust in media

b)

Improved public knowledge

c)

Public confusion and panic

d)

Enhanced critical thinking

3.

What was the main issue in the Tinker v. Des Moines lawsuit?

a)

Freedom of speech in schools

b)

The right to privacy online

c)

The regulation of social media platforms

d)

The ethics of digital advertising

4.

What was the outcome of the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier case?

a)

Schools can censor student newspapers

b)

Students have unrestricted freedom of speech

c)

Social media platforms must regulate content

d)

Journalists can publish any information

5.

What role does social media play in the spread of misinformation?

a)

It prevents misinformation

b)

It amplifies misinformation

c)

It only spreads verified news

d)

It has no impact on misinformation

6.

What is a potential risk of using social media as a primary news source?

a)

Access to diverse perspectives

b)

Exposure to unverified information

c)

Instant updates on events

d)

Connection with journalists

7.

What is the significance of the Tinker v. Des Moines case for student rights?

a)

It limited student speech

b)

It upheld student free speech rights

c)

It banned social media in schools

d)

It required uniforms in schools

8.

What was a key issue in the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier case?

a)

The right to publish without censorship

b)

The legality of social media use in schools

c)

The ethics of online advertising

d)

The speed of internet access in schools

9.

How can social media users verify the authenticity of news?

a)

By checking multiple reputable sources

b)

By relying on a single source

c)

By trusting all shared content

d)

By ignoring all news

10.

What is a common ethical dilemma faced by digital journalists?

a)

Choosing which social media platform to use

b)

Balancing speed with accuracy

c)

Deciding on website design

d)

Selecting advertising partners

11.

What should you do if you see a friend sharing fake news online?

a)

Publicly call them out on social media.

b)

Ignore it to avoid conflict.

c)

Privately message them to discuss the credibility of the information.

d)

Share the news to see what others think about it.

12.

Who is Stephen Glass?

a)

A former journalist known for fabricating stories

b)

A political analyst and commentator

c)

A renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting

d)

A famous author of science fiction novels

13.

What was the consequence of Stephen Glass's actions in journalism?

a)

He won a Pulitzer Prize

b)

He was promoted to editor-in-chief

c)

He was fired and discredited

d)

He became a successful novelist

14.

Which publication was primarily affected by Stephen Glass's fabricated stories?

a)

The Wall Street Journal

b)

The New Republic

c)

The Washington Post

d)

The New York Times

15.

What is an "Eggcorn"?

a)
A term for a type of egg dish.
b)
An eggcorn is a misheard phrase that retains a similar meaning.
c)
A cooking technique for eggs.
d)
A type of bird that lays eggs.
16.

What is the inverted pyramid style in news writing?

a)

A format that focuses on the writer's personal story

b)

A structure that begins with the most important information

c)

A method of writing that starts with the least important information

d)

A style that uses complex language and jargon

17.

What app is this?

a)

Flickr

b)

Instagram

c)

Nintendo

d)

Twitter

18.

What app is this?

a)

Twitter

b)

Tik Tok

c)

LinkedIn

d)

Quora

19.

What is the most important thing to ask yourself before posting on social media?

a)

Will this make me more popular?

b)

Did I check my spelling?

c)

Am I okay with everyone I know seeing this?

d)

Will my friends think this is funny?

20.

Which App was originally meant for sharing photos from Cellphone cameras?

a)

Instagram

b)

Facebook

c)

Snapchat

d)

X (Twitter)