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WorksheetsJournalism Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which website is NOT a fact checking website?
What does the principle of fairness and impartiality require from journalists?
To report only positive news
To discriminate and stereotype
To provide balanced and fair reporting
To prioritize personal interests over public interest
We can stop the spread of fake news by....
Carefully considering what sources we share
Pointing out when things seem fake online
Not using social media as much as possible
All of these
Refusing favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and avoiding political or other activities that may compromise integrity or impartiality, or may damage credibility would fall under which principle?
Seek Truth and Report It
Minimize Harm
Act Independently
Be Accountable and Transparent
The ability to be belived and trusted is?
sensationalism
credibility
ethics
defamation
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
Why is it considered UNETHICAL for journalists to change the CONTENT of images?
Journalists take photos that represent reality.
Journalists are supposed write stories.
It IS NOT unethical to change the content of images. Journalists are supposed to present people in the best way possible.
None of these is the correct answer.
Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?
telling lies about someone
criticizing the government
remaining silent when arrested
provoking a riot
What is the role of journalism?
To entertain the public
To inform the public about events and issues
To promote personal opinions
To manipulate public opinion
What does the principle of accountability require from journalists?
To avoid taking responsibility for their work
To admit and correct mistakes when necessary
To prioritize personal gain over public interest
To manipulate public opinion
Ethical reporters should always strive for ____________________ when covering events.
confidentiality
accuracy
libel
invasion of privacy
Which of the following describes confirmation bias?
Believing a news story if it supports your existing beliefs.
Questioning a story if it supports your existing beliefs.
News stories are less likely to be based on real facts.
If an article gets shared a lot, it has to be true.
Why is transparency important in journalism?
To hide the sources of information.
To build trust with the audience by being open about sources and methods.
To make stories more entertaining.
To avoid reporting on controversial topics.
MISinformation is different from DISinformation because it
is not meant to intentionally trick people.
is easier to prove it is fake.
cannot be spread.
is never on a credible news source.
