Question 1

According to Chapter 18, the Associated Press Sports Editors ethical guidelines are and not .&#10;A) For fun; serious guidelines&#10;B) Unacceptable; appropriate for today&#10;C) Guidelines; hard-and-fast rules&#10;D) Ignored; beneficial

Accepted Answer

The statement in the question implies that the APSE ethical guidelines are serious and not just for fun, so option A is incorrect. The question does not suggest that the APSE ethical guidelines are unacceptable, so option B is incorrect. The statement in the question implies that the APSE ethical guidelines are hard-and-fast rules, so option C is correct. The question does not suggest that the APSE ethical guidelines are ignored, so option D is incorrect.

Question 2

&#34;Payola&#34; refers to .&#10;A) A kind of Payless Shoes worn by sports journalists&#10;B) A plant used by Native Americans and sports journalists known for its psychoactive properties&#10;C) A knockoff kind of Crayola crayon&#10;D) Money or reward given to a reporter for writing positive stories

Accepted Answer

Payola refers to the practice of giving money or other rewards to radio or television program directors or DJs in exchange for playing a particular song or promoting a particular artist. In the context of journalism, it may refer to the practice of giving money or other rewards to a reporter for writing positive stories.

Question 3

A &#34;freebie&#34; is when a reporter receives something at a reduced price from a source.

Accepted Answer

A "freebie" is when a reporter receives something for free from a source, not at a reduced price.

Question 4

The main issue with payola and freebies is .&#10;A) The perception that the reporter will only write positive stories about the source&#10;B) After accepting, the reporter is obligated to write positive stories about the source&#10;C) How to record them on a federal tax form&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The main issue with payola and freebies is the perception that the reporter will only write positive stories about the source. While there may be some obligation to reciprocate positive coverage after accepting payola or freebies, the primary concern is the potential harm to the objective perception of journalism and the press as unbiased sources of information. The issue of tax reporting may be a practical concern, but it is not the main ethical concern in this situation.

Question 5

Public relations professionals sincerely believe they can earn positive coverage by providing small gifts to sports journalists.

Accepted Answer

Providing gifts to journalists is considered unethical and can damage the reputation of both the PR professional and the media outlet. It is important for PR professionals to focus on building genuine relationships with journalists based on mutual respect and trust.

Question 6

For a sports journalist, misrepresentation includes .&#10;A) Pretending to be someone other than a journalist&#10;B) Providing information in a story that is not completely accurate&#10;C) Falsely telling a source information that might not be true&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Misrepresentation for a sports journalist includes pretending to be someone other than a journalist, providing information in a story that is not completely accurate, and falsely telling a source information that might not be true. These actions undermine journalistic integrity and trustworthiness.

Question 7

Email interviews should only be conducted .&#10;A) With high school and college athletes&#10;B) When you need to get information immediately&#10;C) As a last resort to get information&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Email interviews should only be conducted as a last resort to get information. This is because email interviews lack the personal connection and follow-up questions that are possible in face-to-face or phone interviews. They should only be used if other means of getting the information are not feasible or if the respondent prefers email as a means of communication. High school and college athletes may be interviewed in person or over the phone, and getting information immediately should not be the primary reason for conducting an email interview.

Question 8

According to Chapter 18, reporters using information from social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) without confirming the source of the information is accepted practice.

Accepted Answer

Reporters should always verify the source of information, even if it is obtained from social media outlets. Failure to do so can result in disseminating false information and damaging reputations.

Question 9

is the lifeblood of credibility and trust with sources and the public.&#10;A) Accuracy&#10;B) Fabrication&#10;C) Creativity&#10;D) Answers A and C

Accepted Answer

Accuracy in reporting is essential for maintaining credibility and trust with sources and the public. Fabrication and creativity can lead to misinformation and damage to the reputation of the journalist and their publication.

Question 10

It is acceptable to negotiate the use of information with a Sports Information Director.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is acceptable to negotiate the use of information with a Sports Information Director. This is a common practice in journalism and media industries, where reporters and journalists often negotiate access to information and interviews with key sources. However, it is important to maintain ethical and professional standards and not engage in any behavior that would compromise the integrity of the story or harm the reputation of the source.

Deck 18: Final Points Ii: Sports Journalism Ethics