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What is the primary purpose of journalistic ethics?

Journalists are obligated to remain impartial and avoid bias

Ethics and it's importance in Journalism

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Journalists are obligated to remain impartial and avoid bias
True
False
2
What is the primary purpose of journalistic ethics?
To ensure accuracy, fairness, and accountability in reporting
To attract a larger audience
To protect journalists from criticism
To make journalism profitable
3
Which ethical model focuses on following rules and duties?
Care ethics
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Virtue ethics
4
What is a conflict of interest in journalism?
A journalist being influenced by personal or financial relationships
Using anonymous sources for sensitive stories
Reporting without verifying sources
Reporting on topics with opposing viewpoints
5
Journalists must disclose any conflicts of interest to maintain transparency
True
False
6
Using anonymous sources is always unethical
True
False
7
What should journalists do when they make an error?
Ignore it and move on
Issue a correction or apology
Blame their sources
Defend the mistake publicly
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Which ethical principle emphasizes "minimizing harm"?
Accountability
Care ethics
Objectivity
Transparency
9
Which scenario best represents ethical journalism?
Altering images to enhance the story's impact
Publishing private details about a public figure for entertainment
Using anonymous sources to protect whistleblowers
Ignoring a mistake in reporting to maintain credibility
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What does the principle of objectivity require?
Focusing only on breaking news
Avoiding personal bias in reporting
Providing opinions in news articles
Supporting one side in controversial issues