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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Federal Trade Commission regulates the Media? | False |
| Which is NOT a characteristic of democracy? | an individual or small group holding power |
| The watchdog role is most closely linked with what need fulfilled by the press? | accountability |
| The idea that in a democratic system, all people are visible to others and have the chance to be heard is most clearly linked to the concept of ____________________ | representation |
| The 1947 Commission on Freedom of the Press is commonly called ________________ | The Hutchins Commission |
| Which is NOT one of the five core functions the press performs in a democracy? | generates governmental revenues |
| Horizontal accountability involves which of the following serving as a check on government? | other government entities |
| Pick the letter that best completes the following sentence. Journalism functions to ______________ | inform and analyze, interpret and explain |
| The terms “press” and “news media” are interchangeable. | True |
| When the press acts as a mirror, what is being reflected? | Social problems, Actions of government, Positive aspects of society |
| Gossip is information, not news. | True |
| Deliberation and conflict resolution address democracy’s need for a forum in which the interests of the public can be aired and debated and conclusions can be reached. | True |
| Information provided by the press is always considered ""news."" | False |
| The colonists’ reasons for revolt largely centered on the tyranny of British rulers in what areas? | political and economic |
| A strong press plays the role of both a detached, independent observer and an impassioned adversarial watchdog. | True |
| Verification is vital to journalism. | True |
| Journalism describes the process through which news gets made. | True |
| Confirmation bias could explain why journalists sometimes get stories wrong. | True |
| Some definitions of journalism stress the collection and dissemination of facts. The textbook stresses characteristics in between those steps. What are they? | Verification, transparency, independence |
| How does “the public” factor into the definition of journalism? | Journalism is for the public. Citizens are the reason for its being. |
| Journalism of assertion relies on what people say. To get beyond that, journalists should: | Use an objective method. Ask more than two people. Apply verification principles. |
| What is NOT considered one of the key elements in the definition of journalism? | Profitability |
| According to the text, journalism is best understood as: | A set of procedures |
| The concept of "objectivity" in journalism refers to: | The method of gathering information |
| How does the chapter suggest we should approach the term "journalist"? | Consider whether the person's work follows journalistic procedures |
| According to the text, the credibility of journalism is primarily based on: | Trustworthiness and expertise |
| Which of the following is an example of citizen journalism? | A blogger fact-checking a newspaper article |
| What distinguishes journalism from public relations according to the chapter? | The primary loyalty to the public rather than a client |
| Which of the following best defines journalism according to the chapter? | A set of transparent, independent procedures for gathering and reporting information |
| Which of the following is NOT considered a core element of journalism according to Kovach and Rosenstiel? | Maximizing profit |
| Engaged journalism is all about seeing journalism as more of a product than a service. | False |
| What aspect of journalistic practice does engaged journalism seek to curtail? | Transactional |
| How can journalists improve their listening skills? | attending public meetings, surveys, hosting forums. |
| What did the Knight Commission on Trust, Media & Democracy recommend? | explaining the “how” of journalism to news audiences. |
| What is Trusting News? | A training and education initiative |
| How did WCPO and KCRG try to reach audiences? | Through social media |
| According to the text, what is a fundamental principle that remains unchanged in journalism? | The process and values of journalism |
| What does Jeff Jarvis suggest about journalism in his definition? | Journalism is a service, not just content creation |
| What is a significant benefit of engaged journalism according to the text? | It helps build trust with the audience |
| What is a challenge faced by engaged journalism practices? | They require more time and resources |
| How does social media contribute to engaged journalism? | By fostering dialogue and building relationships |
| What is one way the Trusting News project aims to build trust? | By explaining news processes to the audience |
| What is a crucial skill highlighted for engaged journalists? | Listening to community needs |
| What is an example of a non-traditional activity for engaged journalists? | Hosting a public forum |
| How does engaged journalism address the crisis of sustainability? | By creating a loyal audience that supports the news outlet |
| Journalists are supposed to be “independent from factions”. What is an example of a faction? | Organization, church, political party |
| The chapter provides an example of a journalist being removed from coverage of a certain subject. What caused them to be removed? | A Tweet |
| Objectivity and neutrality are effectively the same. | False |
| Which organization complained that coverage of their work did not live up to the fairness bias? | The Red Cross |
| According to the chapter, what should journalists prioritize over neutrality? | Truth-Telling |
| What does "false equivalence" in journalism refer to? | Providing equal weight to unequal sides |
| How do structural biases affect journalism? | They shape news presentation |
| Why is the notion of neutrality seen as problematic in journalism? | It hinders truth-telling |
| How did the Coloradoan describe its biases during the COVID-19 pandemic? | Focus on public safety |
| What approach is described as essential for both scientists and journalists? | Objective methods |
| What is the "no-surprises philosophy" in investigative journalism? | Verifying facts with sources |
| What does "engaged independence" mean for journalists? | Taking the public's side |
| What did Wesley Lowery suggest about traditional objective journalism? | It lacks perspective diversity |
| What is described as a "trap" for journalists in the document? | Objectivity |
| What did the Kerner Commission report highlight about the mainstream media's coverage of Black communities? | Bias toward white perspectives |
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