Chapter 2 Flashcards
What are the eight functions of the media
The political function, the economic function, the sentry function, recordkeeping function, the entertainment function, the social function, the marketplace function, the agenda setting function
What factors contribute to the credibility of the press
The press must be believable, accurate, and impartial
Objective reporting
Should be neutral reporters; no personal feelings should be reflected
Right to reply
If you are going to print criticism about a person, the other person needs to get the right to reply
Plagiarism
You quote from sources but don’t give credit
Libel
Printed falls defamation charmer
Fair comment
As long as the facts are true, you can write a negative response
Privileged statements
Info said in court or legislative government are privilege
Forum theory
Once the form is created the ideas expressed there cannot be later controlled
Prior restraint
Prior restraint is where; material that would be published or broadcast on the grounds that are libelous or harmful
What can be used as a defense against libel
TRUTH
What is the punishment for being convicted of libel
You have to pay a fine, no jail time
What are the names of the two cases that affect a student journalism and free speech
The Tinker decision, the Hazelwood decision
What are six states that have laws sidestepping one of these
Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, and California
Why is the journalist code of ethics not enforceable by law
Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or press; it will be unconstitutional to enforce this code or require journalist to have a license
