Question 1

_________________________ refers to the merging of print and broadcast news with online news.

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Question 2

Name and explain at least three elements that contribute to the newsworthiness of an event.

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Question 3

A type of journalism driven by citizen forums, _________________________ journalism goes beyond telling the news to embrace a broader mission of improving the quality of public life.

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Question 4

Which of the following is true about the growing use of "talking head" pundits on cable news networks?

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The use of pundits on cable news networks is characterized by their charisma and opinions, often at the expense of factual accuracy. It targets niche audiences, reflects a historical return to partisan news, and is a cost-effective way to fill continuous news cycles.

Question 5

Tweeting and blogging are ______.

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Tweeting and blogging are becoming required duties for journalists as social media becomes an increasingly important aspect of journalism in the digital age.

Question 6

In which way does the current trend toward public journalism differ from modern journalism?

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Public journalism differs from modern journalism in that it moves away from just telling the news to becoming involved in community life. Public journalism aims to engage the community in the news-making process, seeking to create a more democratic and participatory approach to journalism. This involves a shift away from traditional notions of objectivity and neutrality towards a more active and engaged form of journalism.

Question 7

A journalist who practices an informational or modern model approach to journalism would most likely be inclined to focus a story about a crime spree around ______.

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A journalist who practices an informational or modern model approach to journalism would aim to present the facts and information about the crime spree in a neutral and objective manner, without taking a stance or expressing personal opinions. This would involve providing official comments and statistics without editorializing or condemning the criminals involved.

Question 8

Supporters of public journalism argue that insisting journalists are "value-neutral" ______.

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Supporters of public journalism argue that insisting journalists are "value-neutral" actually results in less credibility with the public because it is impossible for journalists to completely remove their personal values and beliefs from their reporting. Public journalism argues for the inclusion of diverse perspectives and a more transparent approach to reporting, which can lead to greater trust from the public.

Question 9

A news department is considering using undercover reporters and hidden cameras to get a story, but is having trouble deciding whether or not it would be ethical. What advice about these tactics might they get from philosophers like Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, or Aristotle? Pick one tenet of ethics from each philosopher and explain how it would help resolve this predicament.

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Question 10

The most prominent value underpinning daily journalism in the United States is _________________________.

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Question 11

Name three conventions of objective-style journalism. Briefly explain how each convention can lead to a certain bias in a news report, resulting in some angles being privileged and others being dismissed.

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Question 12

Ethical decisions that are made on a case-by-case basis are called ________________________ ethics.

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Question 13

Which of the following is not a change the Internet has wrought upon traditional journalism?

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E-mail interviews typically reduce spontaneity, as subjects have more time to consider and edit their responses compared to live interviews.

Question 14

John Stuart Mill's ethical principle was to promote the "greatest _________________________ for the greatest number" of people.

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Question 15

An underlying value held by many U.S. journalists and citizens, _________________________ pastoralism favors the small over the large and the rural over the urban.

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Question 16

While the Internet has provided many new tools for journalists, what is a potential Internet pitfall for reporters?

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With so much available online, it can be tempting to stay at a desk and rely on web searches and databases rather than going out and conducting original reporting. This can limit the quality and variety of sources and stories a reporter produces.

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of public journalism?

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Public journalism involves engaging with the community and reporting on their criticisms and suggestions for improvement. This goes beyond simply reporting on events and human-interest stories. It also does not necessarily require complete objectivity, as the goal is to actively involve the public in the news-making process.

Question 18

Which of the following is not true about "fake" news programs such as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report?

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"Fake" news programs such as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report do not simply tell jokes, but often attempt to express larger truths and comment on the state of politics and the media.

Question 19

Which of the following is a basic tenet, or belief, of conventional journalism?

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A free press should question the government and get both sides of a story is a basic tenet of conventional journalism. While options A and B may be desirable outcomes of journalism, they are not necessarily basic beliefs. Option D, on the other hand, goes against the principle of objectivity and neutrality that is a cornerstone of conventional journalism.

Question 20

_________________________ ethics suggests that reporters should never use deception to get a story.

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Quiz 14: The Culture of Journalism: Values, Ethics, and Democracy