Exam 2 K&R chapter 24

Question 1

on the issue of anonymity there is clear tension between the values of

Answer 1

journalism and the values of the public

Question 2

why did he stop it

also a strategic aspect

Answer 2

more harm than good, divisive , unsubstantiated accusations berate and belittle comm. for what they do
-could put resources to better use in news room

Question 3

The Times web began offering

what did english say regarding it

Answer 3

readers an opp. to respond to online news and opinion articles
new world growth of the internet means things are not the same
-have to provide some info and can track and contact if need be , can cut them off

Question 4

what do letters to the editor give the citizenry?

Answer 4

• comment on what they read
• means to express opinion of pol., social, and cultural issues, to share news and info they felt news didn’t provide and ultimately to participate in public life

Question 5

english recognizes one of his obligations as editor is to

online forums as a place where

Answer 5

facilitate pub. discourse

-find new tips, engage in convo with comm., and journalists can post questions to gather comments via crowdsourcing

Question 6

pros and cons of anon. forums:
anon. forums may be ?
bt can also be inviting for the

Answer 6

abused, wild west of the internet (lack of civility and accountability)
spirit of speech and press freedoms: fearful, downtrodden, and oppressed - people who for many decades has no place to have their voices heard in mainstream press