INTRO TO MEDIA JMC 1013 FINAL- DINO LALLI
Obscenity - Answers -This category is so offensive that it deserves and receives no
First Amendment protection. It can be regulated or outlawed at the will of the states.
Indecency - Answers -This category is "less offensive" than obscenity. It enjoys First
Amendment protection.
Differences in Ad and PR from an Editorial Point of View - Answers --Although
advertising and PR are not journalism, they are closely connected with journalism.
-Advertising is the financial backing of most media (except books, movies, and music—
in these cases, the products themselves provide the financial payoff, like several sales
of books or how many tickets are sold for a movie).
-PR is a source of news (not the news itself) with about 50% of news stories originating
from press releases in this country.
Here are some differences in PR and advertising:
-Advertising is overt propaganda (obvious, clear, blatant)
PR is covert propaganda (concealed, hidden).
Advertising sells a product
PR paints a good picture of its client
-Mass media charge for advertising
Publicity from PR if often given for free
Advertising is regulated by the government (FTC, FCC, FDA, etc.)
PR is Not
-Advertising messages are controlled by the advertisers
PR messages are NOT; they are presented to journalists and then journalists use these
messages in different ways. (For example, a journalist might use a press release
exactly as it comes to them, or use part of it as is and
Propaganda - Answers -1. The spreading of ideas, information, or rumors to help or
injure an institution, a cause, or a person.
2. Ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an
opposing cause; also: a public action having such an effect
True or false? The book genre that typically makes the most money is romance. -
Answers -True
The blogs you write on your website can best be described as your:
a. Trademark
b. public domain
c. Intellectual property - Answers -c. Intellectual property
,True or false? Both obscene and indecent content have First Amendment protection. -
Answers -False, only indecent
How long does copyright on a creative work last? - Answers -The life of the author plus
70 years
Ethics means learning to make rational ________________ among an array of choices,
all of which may be morally justifiable, but some more than others. - Answers -
Decisions
Which one is not one of the four umbrella (main) codes of the SPJ Code of Ethics? -
Answers -Be Responsible
If you trespass on private property, but you are doing so in order to gather information
for a news story, are you breaking the law? - Answers -Yes
What is the definition of defamation? - Answers -Communication that exposes persons
to hatred, ridicule or contempt, and lowers them in the esteem of others, and causes
them to be shunned, or injures them in their business of calling.
Are lawsuits claiming media incitement usually successful? - Answers -No
True or False? When a platform like YouTube decides to take down content of a certain
nature (like for violent or racist content) is this an example of government regulation or
the media industry practicing self-regulation? - Answers -Self-regulation
Before Donald Trump began using the term "fake news" so much, it generally referred
to what?
a. Satire news
b. Creating incorrect stories to articulate confusion
c. Both of these - Answers -c. Both of these
Which of the following are positive aspects of self-publishing for writers?
a. Self publishing, especially digital self publishing, allows a more diverse spectrum of
writers to get their work out there.
b. Self publishing can happen much faster than traditional publishing in many cases.
c. Writers typically get paid a higher percentage of each book sale in self publishing
than in traditional publishing.
d. Overall, writers tend to make more money with self publishing than traditional
publishing
e. All of the above except for D
f. All of the above - Answers -e. All of the above except for D
Match each magazine with its genre.
People-
ESPN -
, Time-
Choices- Specialty, general interest, or sometimes categorized as general interest and
sometimes specialty. - Answers -People- sometimes categorized as general interest,
sometimes as specialty
ESPN- specialty
Time- general interest
Which company is responsible for the sharp increase in book sales around both 1996
and 2007?
a. Good Reads
b. Barnes & Noble
c. Amazon
d. Apple - Answers -c. Amazon
If the student newspaper as a university is covering a story about changes to the way
the institution schedules classes starting in 2024, and it will affect about 90% of
students enrolled, which element of newsworthiness is most prominent in the story? -
Answers --Impact
There are many ways to evaluate the information sources you use in your work. Which
strategy is described below?
Looking to see if you can confirm the information from your source with other sources. -
Answers -Cross-referencing
If you are fired from your job for something you Tweeted, has your First Amendment
speech been violated? - Answers --Most likely no
If Instagram bans you for content you post, have your First Amendment rights been
violated? - Answers -No
The First Amendment gives freedoms specifically to the press, and also to citizens in
general. - Answers -True
Did people read books more or less during major wars like WWI and WWII? - Answers
-Less
Which 3 constitutional amendments work together to protect our free speech? -
Answers -1st, 5th & 14th
Match the historical court case with its main issue for media law: - Answers -The
Pentagon Papers- Prior restraint
The Zenger trial- Truth as a Defense for Libel
True or false? A law official has the right to demand you turn over your phone without a
warrant. - Answers -False
Obscenity - Answers -This category is so offensive that it deserves and receives no
First Amendment protection. It can be regulated or outlawed at the will of the states.
Indecency - Answers -This category is "less offensive" than obscenity. It enjoys First
Amendment protection.
Differences in Ad and PR from an Editorial Point of View - Answers --Although
advertising and PR are not journalism, they are closely connected with journalism.
-Advertising is the financial backing of most media (except books, movies, and music—
in these cases, the products themselves provide the financial payoff, like several sales
of books or how many tickets are sold for a movie).
-PR is a source of news (not the news itself) with about 50% of news stories originating
from press releases in this country.
Here are some differences in PR and advertising:
-Advertising is overt propaganda (obvious, clear, blatant)
PR is covert propaganda (concealed, hidden).
Advertising sells a product
PR paints a good picture of its client
-Mass media charge for advertising
Publicity from PR if often given for free
Advertising is regulated by the government (FTC, FCC, FDA, etc.)
PR is Not
-Advertising messages are controlled by the advertisers
PR messages are NOT; they are presented to journalists and then journalists use these
messages in different ways. (For example, a journalist might use a press release
exactly as it comes to them, or use part of it as is and
Propaganda - Answers -1. The spreading of ideas, information, or rumors to help or
injure an institution, a cause, or a person.
2. Ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an
opposing cause; also: a public action having such an effect
True or false? The book genre that typically makes the most money is romance. -
Answers -True
The blogs you write on your website can best be described as your:
a. Trademark
b. public domain
c. Intellectual property - Answers -c. Intellectual property
,True or false? Both obscene and indecent content have First Amendment protection. -
Answers -False, only indecent
How long does copyright on a creative work last? - Answers -The life of the author plus
70 years
Ethics means learning to make rational ________________ among an array of choices,
all of which may be morally justifiable, but some more than others. - Answers -
Decisions
Which one is not one of the four umbrella (main) codes of the SPJ Code of Ethics? -
Answers -Be Responsible
If you trespass on private property, but you are doing so in order to gather information
for a news story, are you breaking the law? - Answers -Yes
What is the definition of defamation? - Answers -Communication that exposes persons
to hatred, ridicule or contempt, and lowers them in the esteem of others, and causes
them to be shunned, or injures them in their business of calling.
Are lawsuits claiming media incitement usually successful? - Answers -No
True or False? When a platform like YouTube decides to take down content of a certain
nature (like for violent or racist content) is this an example of government regulation or
the media industry practicing self-regulation? - Answers -Self-regulation
Before Donald Trump began using the term "fake news" so much, it generally referred
to what?
a. Satire news
b. Creating incorrect stories to articulate confusion
c. Both of these - Answers -c. Both of these
Which of the following are positive aspects of self-publishing for writers?
a. Self publishing, especially digital self publishing, allows a more diverse spectrum of
writers to get their work out there.
b. Self publishing can happen much faster than traditional publishing in many cases.
c. Writers typically get paid a higher percentage of each book sale in self publishing
than in traditional publishing.
d. Overall, writers tend to make more money with self publishing than traditional
publishing
e. All of the above except for D
f. All of the above - Answers -e. All of the above except for D
Match each magazine with its genre.
People-
ESPN -
, Time-
Choices- Specialty, general interest, or sometimes categorized as general interest and
sometimes specialty. - Answers -People- sometimes categorized as general interest,
sometimes as specialty
ESPN- specialty
Time- general interest
Which company is responsible for the sharp increase in book sales around both 1996
and 2007?
a. Good Reads
b. Barnes & Noble
c. Amazon
d. Apple - Answers -c. Amazon
If the student newspaper as a university is covering a story about changes to the way
the institution schedules classes starting in 2024, and it will affect about 90% of
students enrolled, which element of newsworthiness is most prominent in the story? -
Answers --Impact
There are many ways to evaluate the information sources you use in your work. Which
strategy is described below?
Looking to see if you can confirm the information from your source with other sources. -
Answers -Cross-referencing
If you are fired from your job for something you Tweeted, has your First Amendment
speech been violated? - Answers --Most likely no
If Instagram bans you for content you post, have your First Amendment rights been
violated? - Answers -No
The First Amendment gives freedoms specifically to the press, and also to citizens in
general. - Answers -True
Did people read books more or less during major wars like WWI and WWII? - Answers
-Less
Which 3 constitutional amendments work together to protect our free speech? -
Answers -1st, 5th & 14th
Match the historical court case with its main issue for media law: - Answers -The
Pentagon Papers- Prior restraint
The Zenger trial- Truth as a Defense for Libel
True or false? A law official has the right to demand you turn over your phone without a
warrant. - Answers -False
