Vocab A
The practice of gathering, recording, verifying, and reporting on information of public importance
Journalism
Verify information before publishing; use reliable sources; correct errors quickly
Truth & Accuracy
The only profession protected by the First Amendment
Journalism
The quality of being trusted and believed in
Credibility
A personal viewpoint, subject to interpretation. Example: It is hot outside.
Opinion
This protects your freedom of speech from the government
First Amendment
Present diverse perspectives; avoid bias; use neutral language
Fairness & Impartiality
True or false: The First Amendment protects you from your boss firing you for talking badly about them.
False
Lack of favoritism toward one side or another; free from bias
Objectivity
If something is unethical does it also mean it is against the law?
No, not all things that are unethical are against the law.
Principles that guide a person’s behavior & decisions
Ethics
Resist pressure from advertisers or sponsors; disclose potential conflicts when unavoidable
Independence
The First Amendment protects citizens from who censoring their speech?
The government
Doing something in an open way without secrets
Transparency/honesty
What is one thing that might happen when journalists act unethically?
Loss of public trust; Damage to personal and organizational reputation; Legal repercussions - libel (defamation) suits
The suppression of speech, public communication, or other information
Censorship
Admit and correct mistakes; uphold transparency in reporting processes; take responsibility for your work
Accountability
True or false: the First Amendment protects hate groups like the KKK
True
A communication that injures someone's reputation; a statement that is published without just cause & the intent to harm
Libel
What is one responsibility journalists have to society?
Inform the public accurately and fairly; Act as watchdogs of government and powerful institutions; Give voice to the voiceless
Tendency to favor or oppose a person, group, or thing, often in a way that is unfair, inaccurate, or closed-minded
Bias
Respect privacy rights; Avoid unnecessary harm when reporting; Balance public interest with potential harm
Humanity
One appropriate and legal instance the government may limit freedom of the press is if it includes...
Classified/private/security information
Threats
The use of any part of another's writing and passing it off as your own.
Plagiarism
Why are ethics IMPORTANT to journalism?
They ensure that journalism maintains public trust and credibility of the media