What is the primary purpose of journalism ethics?

Understanding Media Ethics and Law

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Andrea Hargis
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To increase newspaper sales
To ensure accurate and fair reporting
To promote sensationalism
To protect journalists from lawsuits
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of copyright infringement?
Quoting a short passage from a book in a review
Using a copyrighted image without permission in a blog post
Sharing a link to a news article
Discussing a movie plot with friends
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between libel and slander?
Libel is written, slander is spoken
Libel is legal, slander is illegal
Libel is spoken, slander is written
Libel is a crime, slander is not
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is it necessary to obtain consent to record an interview?
Only if the interview is conducted in a private setting
Always, regardless of the setting
Only if the interviewee requests it
Never, as interviews are public domain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key component of ethical reporting standards?
Plagiarizing content for efficiency
Ensuring accuracy and fairness
Prioritizing speed over accuracy
Ignoring sources' privacy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify a scenario that could be considered fair use in journalism.
Reprinting an entire article from another publication
Using a short excerpt from a book for a news report
Publishing a photo without credit
Selling copies of a copyrighted video
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can journalists ensure they are not infringing on privacy rights?
By publishing all information they receive
By verifying the public interest in the information
By ignoring privacy concerns
By assuming consent is implied
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