Journalism Traits
What are the 5 W's? (Bonus if you get the extra letter)
Who, What, When, Where, Why (Bonus is How)
What is it called when a news story is true and has no made-up facts?
What is accurate reporting
What popular source is seen as uncredible?
Wikipedia
You find information on a government website that has facts, data, and no ads. Is this source credible or uncredible?
What is credible
What is False
Why is it important for journalists to check their sources before publishing a story?
What is Verification
A reporter only interviews people who agree with their opinion and ignores the other side. Is this biased or unbiased?
What is biased
A website has spelling mistakes, no author listed, and says “everyone knows this is true” without proof. Is this source credible or uncredible?
What is uncredible
Before publishing, a journalist checks their sources, edits carefully, and makes sure everything is correct. What trait are they showing?
What is responsibility/accuracy
A reporter uses information from a blog without checking if it’s true. What journalism rule are they breaking?
What is fact-checking
A news article uses emotional language to make one group look bad and another look good. Would this be biased or unbiased reporting?
What is biased
A YouTube video shares breaking news but doesn’t say where the information came from. No expert is interviewed. Is this source credible or uncredible?
What is uncredible
A reporter is covering a story where their best friend is involved. Instead of writing it themselves, they ask another reporter to cover it to avoid showing favoritism. What important journalism trait are they showing?
What is integrity
A news article spreads a fake quote from a celebrity. What serious journalism problem does this show?
What is Misinformation
A journalist writes a report using neutral language, verified facts, and quotes from all sides—even ones they disagree with. Is this an example of biased or unbiased journalism?
What is unbiased
An article is written by a university professor, includes sources, and is published in a respected journal. Is this a credible or uncredible source?
What is credible