Vocabulary
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The First Amendment
Fact vs Opinion
Journalism Donts
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What does, "Journalism" mean?
Writing news and the process of making news.
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In what ways do the terms Journalism and Journalist the relate?
Journalism and Journalist relate because Journalist write the news and Journalism IS writing news.
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What is one of the rights that the first amendment covers?
(must have at least one) -Freedom of speech -Freedom of press -Freedom of religion -Freedom of peaceful assembly -freedom to petition the government
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What is the difference between fact and opinion?
Fact: A statement that can be proven and backed up by facts Opinion: A thought that can vary between others by their point of view.
100
What is the definition of plagiarism?
Taking someone else's words/writing and calling it your own.
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What are the cons of a herald?
The news would be late and the herald could get injured.
200
Do Political Watchdogs and Town Criers have similar jobs? Why or why not?
Yes, because they both report news to the town!
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Who wrote the First amendments?
Our founding fathers!
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Fact or Opinion: Cats are AMAZING!
Opinion
200
What is one punishment if you plagiarize?
- You could get sued - Your story could not get published - You could get in trouble with the school - ect
300
How do the words Entertaining and Socially important relate?
For a story to be Socially Important they have to have an Entertaining subject.
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How are Early Journalist and Modern Journalist the same?
They both delivered news to the community.
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Do you have Freedom of Speech everywhere?
No, for example you don't have Freedom of Speech at school and can't say ANYTHING you want.
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What may be the punishment if you write biased news in the newspaper?
The article may be taken out, you may not be able to publish for them again, etc.
300
How does the game telephone relate to how news can be passed down in real life?
Just like in telephone, news can be misunderstood and get totally twisted into something completely different!
400
How is the Printing Press related to a modern day copier?
They both copy paper and make it easier for us to print multiple documents. Also, the Printing Press inspired technology inventions LIKE the Copier.
400
How would a Herald relate to a Political Watchdog?
They both spread news around and inform people of what's happening.
400
Compare and contrast Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion?
They are the same because they're both in the First Amendment and a basic human right but are different because one protects
400
What's the difference between saying,"Cats have the prettiest eyes!' and "Cats have eyes."
The first one is a opinion and can have many different views and points whereas the second one is true and can be proven!
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What's the difference between copy writing and Reciting news/facts?
You don't say that you wrote the news/facts but if you DO then thats copying writing.
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Why is it a good thing that we tune into tv and newspaper to get news instead of a town crier?
Because when a town crier says something and people pass the news throughout the town the news could get twisted and delayed!
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Who is our Political Watchdog?
Our government!
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What would happen if you copy writed off of someone?
-Sueing actions -Story taken down -fine -etc
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Imagine you are making a newspaper. What parts of the newspaper should have opinions?
The opinion section and political cartoons.
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Lets say Im reading the news to my sisters. Why is it okay for me to do that and not get copyright issues?
You aren't saying that it's yours so it's okay!
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