Main Elements of Journalism
What are the FIVE W's?
Who, What, When, Where, Why
Theft of intellectual property; using material without giving credit to the original source.
What is Defamation?
Harm to Reputation
"the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel"
What is another word used to define Accountable?
Responsible.
Journalists are RESPONSIBLE for their own work.
What are Press Credentials?
A card with a picture and name; often includes the publication; referred to as a "press pass".
"the place from which the reporter filed the story; if written from the hometown no dateline is needed" is the definition for...
Dateline
creative works such as stories, songs, lyrics, apps, or devices are all examples of...
Intellectual Property
What are the FOUR protections journalists have against being sued for libel?
Hint: TCPO
Truth, Consent, Privilege, and Opinion
What are ways to get to know your Audience?
Documents/Statistics, Observation, and Interviews
What are the Traditional Privileges of a journalist at an event (typically with a "press pass")?
A seat in the announcer box at games, sideline access, Normally allowed closer access than the general public.
What is Prior Review?
A process in which an official with the district reviews the publication before it is broadcast, distributed, or posted online.
What is Copyright?
The ownership over a creative work; your right to own your creative work.
No one else should profit from your work, sell your work, use your work or alter your work unless given permission to do so.
"journalists’ privileges recognized by the courts and usually based on the First Amendment" is the definition of...
(do not overthink this)
Court Recognized Privileges
Give AT LEAST TWO examples of media.
Newspaper, TV, Radio, etc.
Fill in the Blanks: A Developing Story is NOT a ___-time story; they MUST include ______ as new information is made available.
A Developing Story is NOT a one-time story; they MUST include updates as new information is made available.
List in order of MOST important to LEAST important the Inverted Pyramid Method of Newswriting.
Most Newsworthy Info (5 W's)
Important Details
Other Information (The Tail/Fluff)
Shield Laws protect journalists from _____.
official demands for their journalistic research and images
True or False: If a Journalist is faced with a subpoena (a court order), they must give up their material(s) or face possible jail time.
True
What is the definition of Bias?
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
True or False: "The previously unknown car crash victim has been identified as Amanda Duforat." is an example of a Developing Story.
True.
Developing Story: relates new information about a breaking story as it becomes available; follow-up story (folo).
What are the SIX Elements of Journalism?
Hint: TLVIMOR
Truth, Loyalty to Citizens, Verification, Independent and Separated, Monitor of Power, Open to Criticism, Relevant
What is the name of the court case that set up first amendment rights for students?
The Tinker Case
What law further established an important press law - protecting original works such as books, maps, and charts for 14 years?
This law also helps to protect your work as a journalist and limits how you can use other people’s works.
The Copyright Act of 1970
What is the result of Implicit Bias?
Implicit Bias results in large parts of the audience becoming invisible to the publication, AND the publication become invisible to them.
What is the definition of a Breaking News Story? Give an example (does not have to be real).
A Breaking News Story communicates new information about unexpected events as they occur or shortly afterward.
Example: A Forsan High School teacher was involved in a fatal car crash driving on I-20 toward Dallas.