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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Evaluating News Reporting

Question 1 • RMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2

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
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