Answers TX-English II B-ACC RISD Quest Evaluating News ReportingQuestion 1

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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Evaluating News Reporting

Question 1 • TX-English II B-ACC RISD Quest

What is the most ethical action for the network to take?

Answer

A

have the journalist give the accurate account of the incident and apologize for lying to viewers

B

have the journalist report on air that he was confused and “misreported” the incident

C

offer a settlement to the Marine captain for withdrawing his accusation

D

ask the journalist to discredit the Marine captain by discussing the captain’s poor leadership in a new story