Matters of Law
Are there any federal protections for journalists?
No.
What are moral principles that govern appropriate conduct for individuals and organizations?
Ethics.
What is bias?
Having prejudice or partiality for one thing over another.
What does "on the record" mean?
That a sources name can be published.
What was the name of the first newspaper ever published?
Publick Occurences
Sunshine laws provide people with...
the right to know what people in power/government are doing. Based off the idea that as a democracy, we have the right to know what the people elected are up to.
What does it mean to be impartial?
to be objective, and put personal beliefs aside.
What is it called when there is a situation in which a person can make personal gains from an action or decision made at an official levels.
Conflict of Interest
What is Yellow Journalism?
Articles filled with half-truths and blaring headlines. Created to acquire more readers.
What is the story behind "Penny Press"
In 1833, Benjamin Day started selling the "New York Sun" on the street at the cost of a penny.
Shield laws allow
journalists to keep certain conversations confidential in court.
Why are anonymous sources banned by some news organizations?
Anonymous sources lack transparency.
Explain libel.
What does it mean to be credible?
To have a reputation of being right.
What rights to the First Amendment provide?
Free speech, free press, and protection against censorship.
What are Public Officials
People with the power of governmental control.
What is transparency?
The quality of being easy to understand.
What is plagiarism?
Copying the work of others (or AI) and claiming it as your own.
Explain the inverted pyramid.
What were journalists who investigated corrupt businesses called?
Muckrakers
Who are Public Figures
People who are in the spotlight due to their accomplishments.
What are the 4 pillars of the Code of Ethics?
Seek Truth and Report It, Minimize Harm, Act Independently, Be Accountable and Transparent
Can fabrication be trusted?
No. Fabrication is fictional writing.
What is integrity?
The quality of knowing right from wrong.
Why is multi-media access to news important?
It gives the public more ways of staying informed.