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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the importance of ethics in journalism?
Journalism ethics only apply to opinion pieces, not news reporting
Ethics in journalism is important for maintaining credibility, accuracy, and fairness in reporting.
Ethics in journalism has no impact on the quality of reporting
It is acceptable for journalists to bend the truth in order to create a more compelling story
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics?
A recipe for cooking healthy meals
A set of guidelines and principles for ethical journalism
A guide to becoming a professional athlete
A manual for repairing electronic devices
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the role of a journalist in upholding ethical standards?
By reporting truthfully, accurately, and without bias, while also respecting the privacy and dignity of individuals.
By spreading rumors and unverified information
By invading people's privacy and exploiting their personal stories
By prioritizing sensationalism over accuracy
- 4. Multiple Choice
How can journalists maintain objectivity in their reporting?
By only reporting information that aligns with their personal beliefs
By verifying information from multiple sources and avoiding personal bias
By including their own opinions and commentary in their reporting
By relying on a single source for all their information
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the role of transparency in journalism ethics?
To hide information from the audience
To deceive the audience
To maintain credibility and trust with the audience
To manipulate the audience's perception
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why is it important for journalists to fact-check their information?
To make the news more entertaining
To save time and effort
To spread misinformation
To ensure accuracy and credibility of the information being reported.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What are the potential consequences of unethical journalism?
All of the above
Improved journalistic standards
None of the above
Increased trust in media
- 8. Multiple Choice
How can journalists avoid conflicts of interest in their reporting?
By hiding potential conflicts and affiliations
By only using anonymous sources in their reporting
By disclosing potential conflicts, refraining from accepting gifts or favors, and being transparent about sources and affiliations.
By accepting gifts and favors from sources
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the role of accountability in journalism ethics?
It ensures that journalists are responsible for the accuracy and fairness of their reporting, and are held accountable for any errors or ethical violations.
It has no role in journalism ethics
It only applies to certain types of reporting
It allows journalists to report false information without consequences
- 10. Multiple Choice
How can journalists maintain their independence in reporting?
By only reporting one side of the story
By relying on unverified information
By avoiding conflicts of interest, seeking multiple sources, and fact-checking their information.
By accepting gifts and favors from sources
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