News Industry

Question 1

Walter Lippmann

Answer 1

Former journalist. Believed that Journalism’s role is to act as a mediator/translator between the public and policy making elitists. Record, distill, and pass on information.

Question 2

John Dewey

Answer 2

Psychologist and philosopher. Believed journalism decisions should be based on final results. Pragmatics.

Question 3

Shield Laws

Answer 3

Protect journalists by not having to reveal the names of their sources.

Question 4

Branzberg v. Hayes (1972)

Answer 4

Blurred photos of a drug deal. Developed shield laws and determined that you have to reveal who is breaking the law

Question 5

Freedom of Information Act

Answer 5

Availability of Information (government info)

Question 6

Sunshine Laws

Answer 6

Open meetings of day-to-day operations. Media can sit in on a meeting.

Question 7

Privacy Protection Act

Answer 7

Protection from searches

Question 8

“On the record”

Answer 8

Can use names

Question 9

“Off the record”

Answer 9

Cannot use names

Question 10

1934 Comm Act

Answer 10

Established FCC. Determined that over-the-air broadcasting must strive for political fairness

Question 11

Pragmatic Ethics (John Dewey)

Answer 11

Make decisions based on what the end result may be

Question 12

The Golden Mean (Aristotle)

Answer 12

Avoid extremes, seek moderation, seek balance and fairness

Question 13

Embargo

Answer 13

When the news maker only releases a story to the media and tells them when to release the story to the public.