Matters of Law
Ethics
Things to Avoid
Important Vocab.
History
100

Are there any federal protections for journalists?

No.

100

What are moral principles that govern appropriate conduct for individuals and organizations?

Ethics.

100

What is bias?

Having prejudice or partiality for one thing over another. 

100

What does "on the record" mean?

That a sources name can be published.

100

What was the name of the first newspaper ever published?

Publick Occurences

200

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.

200

What does it mean to be impartial?

to be objective, and put personal beliefs aside.

200

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

200

What is Yellow Journalism?

Articles filled with half-truths and blaring headlines. Created to acquire more readers.

200

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.

300

Shield laws allow

journalists to keep certain conversations confidential in court.

300

Why are anonymous sources banned by some news organizations?

Anonymous sources lack transparency. 

300

Explain libel.

The action of making false or defamatory statements about someone.
300

What does it mean to be credible? 

To have a reputation of being right.

300

What rights to the First Amendment provide?

Free speech, free press, and protection against censorship.

400

What are Public Officials

People with the power of governmental control.

400

What is transparency?

The quality of being easy to understand.

400

What is plagiarism? 

Copying the work of others (or AI) and claiming it as your own.

400

Explain the inverted pyramid.

Articles that use the structure of the inverted pyramid start with the most important information before going into detail.
400

What were journalists who investigated corrupt businesses called?

Muckrakers

500

Who are Public Figures

People who are in the spotlight due to their accomplishments. 

500

What are the 4 pillars of the Code of Ethics?

Seek Truth and Report It, Minimize Harm, Act Independently, Be Accountable and Transparent 

500

Can fabrication be trusted?

No. Fabrication is fictional writing.

500

What is integrity?

The quality of knowing right from wrong.

500

Why is multi-media access to news important?

It gives the public more ways of staying informed.