JMC 366 Final Question and answers verified to pass 2024/2025
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JMC 366 Final Question and answers verified to pass 2024/2025 JMC 366 Final
Breaking the News: why have the news media suffered a loss of public credibility? (Fallows) - correct answer The public's perception of the media is very negative and that they'll print anything and are extremely uneth...
JMC 366 Final
Breaking the News: why have the news media suffered a loss of public
credibility? (Fallows) - correct answer ✔The public's perception of the media
is very negative and that they'll print anything and are extremely unethical.
Credibility gap began in late 1960s when media technology dominance began
to take hold of American culture.
What is the major journalistic value the press has lost sight of? (Fallows) -
correct answer ✔*Making democratic self-governance possible*
Central journalistic values: newsworthiness, objectivity, accuracy, balance,
watchdog
Now pursuing sensationalistic tabloid-like, prone-to-attack, celebrity- &
scandal-obsessed journalism
What are the SPJ four major standards in that the code entails? - correct
answer ✔Seek truth and report it
Minimize harm
Act independently
Be accountable and transparent
What does the code means concerning "neither speed nor format excuses
inaccuracy?" (SPJ) - correct answer ✔When a story breaks, it can be difficult
to verify the flood of information from on the ground and the Internet.
, Rushing to publish can cause significant problems for journalists and their
subjects.
What is the code's position on anonymous sources? (SPJ) - correct answer
✔Consider sources' motives before promising anonymity.
Reserve anonymity for sources who may face danger, retribution or other
harm, and have information that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
Explain why anonymity was granted.
What is the importance of minimizing harm in news coverage? (SPJ) - correct
answer ✔Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and
members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
Balance the public's need for information against potential harm or discomfort.
Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance or undue intrusiveness.
What is the importance of showing journalistic compassion? (SPJ) - correct
answer ✔Show compassion for those who may be affected by news
coverage.
Use heightened sensitivity when dealing with juveniles, victims of sex crimes,
and sources or subjects who are inexperienced or unable to give consent.
Consider cultural differences in approach and treatment.
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