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Principles Flashcards

1
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What is journalism?

A

The activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.

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True or False: Journalism only involves reporting news.

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False

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What are the primary functions of journalism?

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To inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the ethical framework that guides journalists.

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Code of ethics

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What does the term ‘objectivity’ mean in journalism?

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The practice of remaining impartial and presenting facts without bias.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of journalism? A) Investigative B) Sensationalist C) Expository D) Recreational

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D) Recreational

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What is investigative journalism?

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A form of journalism that seeks to uncover hidden information, often involving in-depth research.

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True or False: All journalists must have a formal education in journalism.

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False

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What is the role of a news editor?

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To oversee the content and quality of news articles and ensure they meet journalistic standards.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ principle emphasizes the importance of verifying information before publication.

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Accuracy

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What is the significance of the ‘inverted pyramid’ structure in journalism?

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It prioritizes the most important information at the top of the article.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key element of newsworthiness? A) Proximity B) Length C) Font Size D) Color

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A) Proximity

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What does ‘breaking news’ refer to?

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News that is currently happening or has just occurred, requiring immediate reporting.

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True or False: Opinion pieces are considered a form of journalism.

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True

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What is the purpose of a press release?

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To provide information to the media from an organization, often about an event or announcement.

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Fill in the blank: __________ journalism focuses on reporting events as they happen.

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Breaking

17
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What is ‘source verification’ in journalism?

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The process of confirming the credibility and reliability of information sources.

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of citizen journalism? A) A newspaper article B) A blog post reporting local events C) A TV news broadcast D) A documentary film

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B) A blog post reporting local events

19
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What is ‘journalistic integrity’?

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The adherence to ethical standards and principles in the practice of journalism.

20
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True or False: Journalists are allowed to accept gifts from sources.

A

False

21
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What does the term ‘media bias’ refer to?

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The perceived or real partiality in the way news is reported.

22
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Fill in the blank: __________ journalism seeks to provide a detailed analysis of issues rather than just surface-level reporting.

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Analytical

23
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What is the main goal of public journalism?

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To engage the public in the journalistic process and address community issues.

24
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an ethical issue in journalism? A) Plagiarism B) Fact-checking C) Interviewing D) Reporting

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A) Plagiarism

25
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What is ‘feature journalism’?

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A style of journalism that focuses on in-depth stories about people, events, or issues.

26
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True or False: The internet has had no impact on journalism.

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False

27
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What is a ‘lead’ in journalism?

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The opening sentence or paragraph that summarizes the main point of the story.

28
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Fill in the blank: __________ journalism is often characterized by sensationalism and exaggeration.

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Tabloid

29
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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary materials.

30
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes ‘broadcast journalism’? A) Written articles B) Television and radio news C) Online news blogs D) Print newspapers

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B) Television and radio news

31
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What does ‘fact-checking’ involve?

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The process of verifying the accuracy of information before publication.

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