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WorksheetsJournalism History and Ethics Test
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Slander is defined as:
A false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
A written defamatory statement
A compliment
A legal document
Plagiarism is defined as:
The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
The act of creating original content.
The process of collaborating with others to produce new ideas.
The method of properly citing sources in academic work.
Libel is defined as:
A written defamatory statement
A spoken defamatory statement
A type of contract
A legal agreement
Define Fabrication.
The process of inventing or concocting something, typically with deceitful intent.
A type of fabric used in clothing.
A method of cooking involving the use of fabric.
A style of painting using fabric as a medium.
Define Conflict of Interest.
A situation where a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity.
A situation where there is no personal benefit involved.
A situation where a person is completely unbiased.
A situation where a person is not involved in any decision-making process.
Censorship is defined as:
The suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, or other information.
The promotion of free speech and open communication.
The encouragement of diverse opinions and viewpoints.
The unrestricted access to all forms of media.
Bias is defined as:
A tendency to lean in a certain direction, often to the detriment of an open mind.
A complete lack of preference or prejudice.
An accurate and fair judgment.
A method of collecting data.
Partisan Press is defined as:
A type of media that is unbiased and neutral.
A type of media that openly supports a political party.
A press that focuses on entertainment news.
A press that only reports on international news.
Define Sensationalism.
Sensationalism is the use of exciting or shocking stories at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement.
Sensationalism is a method of scientific analysis that focuses on sensory experiences.
Sensationalism refers to a philosophical theory that emphasizes the role of reason in human experience.
Sensationalism is a style of art that uses exaggerated imagery to convey emotions.
Muckraking is a form of journalism that aims to:
Expose corruption and scandals
Promote political candidates
Entertain readers with fiction
Provide weather updates
Explain Yellow Journalism.
Yellow Journalism is a style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensationalism over facts.
Yellow Journalism is a type of journalism that focuses on in-depth analysis and factual reporting.
Yellow Journalism is a form of journalism that prioritizes environmental issues.
Yellow Journalism is a style of journalism that is known for its focus on sports and entertainment.
Explain Fair Use Laws (how can you make use of copyrighted materials).
Fair Use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission.
Fair Use allows unlimited use of copyrighted material without permission.
Fair Use requires permission for any use of copyrighted material.
Fair Use prohibits any use of copyrighted material.
Explain Journalistic Gatekeeping.
Journalistic Gatekeeping is the process of filtering information before it is published.
Journalistic Gatekeeping is a method of creating news content.
Journalistic Gatekeeping is a way to increase newspaper sales.
Journalistic Gatekeeping is a technique for writing editorials.
Contempt of Court: What does it mean in Journalism?
Refusing to tell a Judge the source of controversial material used in a story.
A type of court order that must be followed by all parties involved.
A legal procedure to appeal a court's decision.
A method to enforce a court's judgment.
Trespassing: Which scenario will get you in trouble as a journalist?
Staking out at a politician's home and the police ask you to leave, you argue...
Not interfering with the police
Performing "The Floss" at a political convention
Always following the law
Sedition: What is it according to Journalism?
Sedition is publishing material too critical of government leaders or policies.
Sedition is a type of dance. Avoid it by not covering dance competitions.
Sedition is a form of art.
Sedition is a type of camera angle.
Invasion of Privacy: What does it mean in Journalism?
Invasion of privacy is using someone in a story in a way that violates a person's right to be left alone.
Invasion of privacy is a legal term for the unauthorized use of someone's likeness, which can be avoided by not taking photos of others.
Invasion of privacy refers to getting a signature for using someone's photo.
Invasion of privacy is the act of hacking into someone's computer, which can be avoided by using strong passwords.
Breach of Contract: What does it mean in Journalism?
A breach of contract is publishing the name of a confidential source after promising not to.
A breach of contract is a legal agreement between two parties.
A breach of contract is a mutual understanding between parties to terminate a contract.
A breach of contract is not signing documents needed for a story.
What is fabrication in journalism?
Fabrication is manufacturing or falsifying any facts, quotes or events for a story.
Fabrication is a type of textile manufacturing.
Fabrication is a method of cooking.
Fabrication is a form of digital art creation and is commonly known by combining photos for a story.
Lapse in Ethics in journalism means?
Behavior on or off the job that could damage your publication's reputation.
Ignoring ethical guidelines will damage your reputation.
Prioritizing personal gain over ethics.
Avoiding accountability
List the five freedoms of the First Amendment.
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Vote
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Bear Arms
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Privacy
Who was Johannes Gutenberg?
Invented the printing press, revolutionizing the spread of information
Was a famous journalist in the 20th century
Founded the first newspaper
Developed the telegraph
Who was John Peter Zenger?
He was a famous war correspondent.
He established the first newspaper in America.
He was involved in a landmark legal case for freedom of the press.
He invented the printing press.
Who was Nellie Bly?
A pioneering investigative journalist known for her time spent in an insane asylum.
A famous war correspondent during World War II.
An editor of a major newspaper in the 19th century.
A television news anchor in the 21st century.
Who was Joseph Pulitzer/William Hearst?
They were pioneers of yellow journalism, which emphasized sensationalism over facts.
They were known for their contributions to the development of radio journalism.
They were early adopters of digital journalism techniques.
They were famous for their investigative journalism that exposed political corruption.
Directions: Identify the impact of Stephen Glass on journalism.
He was a pioneer in investigative journalism.
He was known for fabricating stories in journalism.
He introduced the concept of photojournalism.
He was a leading war correspondent.
