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Evaluating News Reporting — Quiz Answers

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Which scenarios are considered ethically acceptable for journalists? Choose three correct answers.

A
accepting money from a politician to report on an opponent, then donating the money to a charity
B
paying money to attend a conference about climate change in order to do research for an article
C
interviewing the CEOs of two insurance companies that are competing against each other
D
ending an investigation because it may lead to violence and disunity in a local community
E
using information from a wiki page to clarify information about a topic
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Which questions best help determine whether a news source is reputable and objective? Choose three correct answers.

A
Is the news source primarily an online news source or a print news source?
B
Does the news source use language that might lead to an emotional response?
C
Does the news source offer the news for free, or is a paid subscription necessary?
D
In what order does the news source choose to present the headlines?
E
What type of language do the reporters use in the published news stories?
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Which journalistic decisions would violate the code of ethics set by the Society of Professional Journalists? Choose two correct answers.

A
An editor refuses to publish an article about a politician due to questionable sources.
B
A magazine runs a series of articles speculating about a celebrity’s medical history.
C
A journalist reports on a series of robberies that occurred in his own neighborhood.
D
A newspaper places an ad on the page opposite an article about foreign policy.
E
A reporter writes a story about his wife’s company without revealing their relationship.
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Which news report is most likely to be a reliable source?

A
a news report that uses boldface or italics to highlight emotional language
B
a news report that includes emotional language in a direct quotation
C
a news report that balances emotional language with plain language
D
a news report that uses emotional language as part of an opinion
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Read the excerpt from a magazine article. The software magnate has been revolutionizing the gaming industry for a decade, releasing several new and exciting titles each quarter. This past quarter, Mr. Vincent’s company posted an impressive profit, as it has in each of the past 10 quarters. The public has caught on to Vincent’s vision, and the sky continues to be his only limit. Which statement best evaluates the language of the article?

A
This article uses objective language to impress readers with the subject’s achievements.
B
The article uses only objective language to describe the story’s subject and his company.
C
The article uses primarily subjective language to describe the company’s financial state.
D
This article uses subjective language that expresses the author’s opinion on the subject.
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Read the scenario. A construction company reaches out to a local newspaper with news that it will be expanding its business in the near future. The company promises to share more specific information exclusively with the newspaper in exchange for the newspaper running free advertisements for the company. What are the most ethical decisions for the newspaper to make in this situation? Choose two correct answers.

A
be completely transparent in reporting about the company’s attempt to trade favors
B
contact other construction companies to tell them about the situation
C
confirm the company’s expansion through other sources before reporting it
D
tell the company that they cannot give out free ads, but offer a discount
E
accept the deal, since the company has been a loyal advertiser for years
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A high school student has just won a science award from NASA, and the local paper is reporting on this accomplishment. Which headline would best indicate that the priority of the news source is to maintain credibility?

A
High School Senior’s Determination Pays Off
B
Science Whiz Wins Big Time
C
Jones High School Senior Wins NASA Award
D
Smith’s Accomplishments Amaze the Community
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Which statement about valid and reliable news reports is true?

A
They are written from a first-person perspective.
B
They include objective facts presented without bias.
C
They present conclusions in order to persuade readers.
D
The are written from a subjective perspective.
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Which characteristics best identify an article as an editorial? Choose two correct answers.

A
The article is written to convince others to agree with the author.
B
The author uses emotional language to support a claim.
C
A community member writes the article.
D
The piece does not include any potential bias.
E
The article is written to inform, and uses plain, objective language.
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Read the excerpt from an article. Lewis Township officials have been publicly—and loudly—quarreling for what seems like forever over what to do with the 20-acre lot of land on the north side of Main Street. It seems to me that the decision is easy. A big-box retailer will bring Lewis hundreds of jobs—jobs desperately needed here. What is the writer’s primary purpose for writing this article?

A
to persuade the audience to share the writer’s point of view
B
to persuade the audience to pursue new jobs
C
to inform the audience about a community issue
D
to inform the audience about a possible opportunity

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