Basics of Journalism

Question 1

What is included near to the end of a news article?

Accepted Answer

background info, quotes, and less important info

Question 2

An advice column is usually in the form of a:

Accepted Answer

question and answer

Question 3

The opening of a news story describes the basic information of a story and is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

news lead

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a principle of ethical journalism?

Accepted Answer

Be biased

Question 5

An op-ed is an opinion article that deals with...

Accepted Answer

a current event or issue

Question 6

Another principle of ethical journalism is to be fair and ____ by showing all sides of a story.

Accepted Answer

balanced

Question 7

This is an example of what:

Accepted Answer

Political Cartoon, Editorial Cartoon

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a good topic for a critic's review?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT included in the news lead?

Accepted Answer

Why this happened

Question 10

The first principle of ethics in journalism is to always be truthful and _____.

Accepted Answer

accurate

Question 11

Good journalists check the facts and interview trustworthy, or _____, sources.

Accepted Answer

credible

Question 12

Ethical journalists take _____ for their actions. They admit their mistakes and correct them.

Accepted Answer

accountability

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