Media Literacy and Journalism Quiz

What is the standard of verification in journalism?

• Using misleading headlines

• Ignoring the reliability of sources

• Thoroughly fact-checking and confirming the accuracy of information

• Creating fictional stories

What does transparency in journalism refer to?

• Using fake quotes attributed to real people

• Twisting facts to fit a certain narrative

• Hiding conflicts of interest and biases

• Being open and honest about the sources, methods, and motivations behind reporting

What does accountability in journalism refer to?

• Being influenced by external parties

• Ignoring feedback and criticism from the audience

• Spreading fake news

• Holding oneself and others in the profession responsible for the accuracy and ethical standards of reporting

What does independence in journalism refer to?

• Independence from outside influences or pressures that may compromise the integrity and objectivity of reporting

• Being heavily influenced by advertisers and government entities

• Creating fictional organizations and conspiracy theories

• Using junk science and twisted facts

What is fake news?

• Made-up information packaged to look like legitimate news

• Fictional organizations and conspiracy theories

• Real photos used as evidence of a false claim

• Accurate and truthful information

What is hyperbole?

• A big exaggeration used for effect

• A completely accurate statement

• A subtle hint used for effect

• A neutral description of an event

What is fact-checking?

• Ignoring the reliability of sources

• Avoiding skepticism

• Spreading misinformation

• Verifying information using fact-checking websites

Why is reputation important in news organizations?

• To create fictional stories

• To determine the credibility of the information

• To spread fake news

• To avoid fact-checking

What is bias in news reporting?

• The tendency of journalists or news outlets to present information in a subjective manner

• The use of hyperbolic headlines

• The avoidance of multiple perspectives in the story

• The complete objectivity of news reporting

What is social bias?

• Verifying information using fact-checking websites

• Favoring or disfavoring groups of people based on race, gender, religion, etc.

• Supporting or opposing a political party or ideology

• A big exaggeration used for effect