INTRO TO JOURNALISM
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which of the 5 Ws is usually the most important?
ANSWER
the WHO or WHAT, sometimes the WHY or HOW, rarely the where or when
Question 2.
Can mixed statements of fact and opinion be libelous?
ANSWER
yes >:(
Question 3.
Conflict
ANSWER
if there is a disagreement between people in the story
Question 4.
Myth: As long
as you preface a statement with "allegedly", "i think", etc. you cannot be successfully sued for libel
ANSWER
no magic words can shield you :(
Question 5.
What legal protections are there for school student media?
ANSWER
- State Constitutional Protection
- Contract Law
- Public Pressure
, Question 6.
8. FOJ - Role model
ANSWER
serve as a role model for citizens who want to bear witness themselves and operate as citizen
journalists, important to be aware that their conduct is public
Question 7.
1. Function of Journalism (FOJ) - Authenticator
ANSWER
authenticate what facts are true and reliable
Question 8.
Myth: You haven't identified a person if you don't use their name
ANSWER
they can be identified by description, photos, etc
Question 9.
Timeliness
ANSWER
news happening NOW
Question 10.
Direct quotes should
ANSWER
tell you how people think or feel about the subject, avoid dry fact
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which of the 5 Ws is usually the most important?
ANSWER
the WHO or WHAT, sometimes the WHY or HOW, rarely the where or when
Question 2.
Can mixed statements of fact and opinion be libelous?
ANSWER
yes >:(
Question 3.
Conflict
ANSWER
if there is a disagreement between people in the story
Question 4.
Myth: As long
as you preface a statement with "allegedly", "i think", etc. you cannot be successfully sued for libel
ANSWER
no magic words can shield you :(
Question 5.
What legal protections are there for school student media?
ANSWER
- State Constitutional Protection
- Contract Law
- Public Pressure
, Question 6.
8. FOJ - Role model
ANSWER
serve as a role model for citizens who want to bear witness themselves and operate as citizen
journalists, important to be aware that their conduct is public
Question 7.
1. Function of Journalism (FOJ) - Authenticator
ANSWER
authenticate what facts are true and reliable
Question 8.
Myth: You haven't identified a person if you don't use their name
ANSWER
they can be identified by description, photos, etc
Question 9.
Timeliness
ANSWER
news happening NOW
Question 10.
Direct quotes should
ANSWER
tell you how people think or feel about the subject, avoid dry fact
