Principles of Journalism A

During a school project, Lina presented a report on local environmental issues. However, she later discovered that some of the data she used was inaccurate. Which principle of journalism emphasizes the need for journalists to be accountable for their work?

• Restraint

• Humanity

• Accountability

• Verification

During a journalism class, Arif presented a report on a local issue. His professor emphasized the importance of a journalist's responsibility for their work. Which principle of journalism is the professor referring to?

• Accountability

• Humanity

• Restraint

• Empowerment

Dewi is working on a project about journalism for her class. She needs to identify which of the following is NOT one of the 10 principles of journalism. (a)  

• Verification

• Fairness

• Objectivity

• Creativity

How should journalists approach the verification of sources when reporting on a local event, such as a community meeting attended by Mega, Agus, and Arif?

• By speaking to key people involved in the story

• By only trusting anonymous sources

• By relying solely on social media

• By avoiding any form of fact-checking

During a local event, which of the following best illustrates the importance of primary sources in journalism?

• Agus using a press release from the event organizers

• Angga summarizing a book about the event

• Agung interviewing an eyewitness of the event

• Agus writing a story based on hearsay about the event

During a school debate, Rahman presented a news article about a recent event. What does objectivity in journalism primarily emphasize?

• Reporting with personal opinions

• Focusing on entertainment value

• Reporting facts without bias

• Including emotional appeals

The principle of transparency is important in journalism because (a)  

• It limits the information available
• It allows journalists to hide their
• It encourages biased reporting
• It builds trust with the audience

In a recent school debate, Surya presented a story about a local community issue. How does the principle of fairness contribute to responsible journalism in his presentation?

• It focuses on sensationalism

• It prioritizes speed over accuracy

• It ensures all sides of a story are represented

• It allows journalists to express their opinions freely

Match the following principles of transparency with their benefits in journalism.

• It strengthens the relationship between journalists and their audience.

• It builds trust with the audience

• It promotes ethical standards in journalism.

• It encourages biased reporting

• It fosters a more informed public.

• It limits the information available to the public

• It enhances accountability in reporting.

• It allows journalists to hide their sources

In a recent school debate, Maya presented a story about a local community issue. Why is fairness considered a crucial principle in journalism when reporting such stories?

• It ensures that all sides of a story are represented

• It prioritizes speed over accuracy

• It allows journalists to express their opinions freely

• It focuses on sensationalism