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CI6 - READING EXTRA 4.2 - Citizen Journalism and Professional Standards
CI6 - READING EXTRA 4.2 - Citizen Journalism and Professional Standards
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21. According to Santos, proper ‘training’ is required to be a journalist.
behavior
rules
education
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45. Why are unverified reports problematic for citizen journalism sites?
They attract more viewers.
They cause legal issues.
They increase advertising.
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35. What skills are necessary to become a professional journalist according to Santos?
Knowledge of technology
Ability to write quickly
Proper training and experience
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28. What example of a false story was reported on OhmyNews?
The assassination of Bill Gates
A new tech discovery
A celebrity wedding
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23. Why do professional journalists think citizen journalism should follow basic principles?
To maintain journalistic standards
To support personal opinions
To avoid public attention
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44. What did the Journalism 101 classes provide to citizen journalists?
Political insights
Basic training
Financial support
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42. What did OhmyNews require reporters to disclose?
Salary information
Personal details
Bank details
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25. What comparison does Santos make about journalism?
He compares it to engineering.
He compares it to painting.
He compares it to carpentry.
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2. The idea that anybody can be a journalist ‘cheapens’ the profession.
strengthens
devalues
complicates
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22. Citizen journalists must provide personal details to the ‘editorial’ board.
political
cultural
related to editing
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20. Citizen journalism sites have started offering Journalism 101 classes to ‘interested’ citizens.
uninterested
uninterested
curious
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34. What does Santos think about citizens becoming journalists without training?
He does not understand how it will work.
He believes it is necessary.
He fully supports the idea.
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37. What is one of the changes OhmyNews implemented after the false report?
Reduced its number of reporters
Strict rules for its reporters
A new website design
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43. Why do citizen journalism sites need to enforce rules?
To avoid legal issues
To reduce costs
To expand coverage
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32. Why are some citizen journalism sites offering Journalism 101 classes?
To teach the basics of journalistic standards
To increase their income
To limit media coverage
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7. They ‘realized’ the importance of journalistic standards.
understood
forgot
ignored
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48. What is one challenge of citizen journalism without training?
Difficulty maintaining professional standards
Lack of audience
Lack of tools for reporting
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49. Why did some citizen journalism sites face legal problems?
Due to unverified stories being published
Due to audience growth
Due to lack of advertising
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5. Having the tools does not make someone a ‘carpenter’.
artist
skilled worker
designer
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9. The idea that anyone can disseminate information does not ‘constitute’ journalism.
damage
represent
oppose
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29. What has OhmyNews done to prevent future false reports?
Stopped publishing articles
Hired professional journalists
Set strict rules for citizen journalists
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4. Santos compares journalism to ‘carpentry’.
cooking
painting
woodwork
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16. Citizen journalism sites have realized the importance of journalistic ‘standards’.
people
reputation
guidelines
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6. Some citizen journalism sites have started to ‘enforce’ rules.
avoid
remove
implement
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15. OhmyNews has set strict rules for citizen journalists to prevent ‘inaccurate’ reports.
timely
incorrect
detailed
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17. Some sites have started offering ‘journalism’ classes to citizens.
history
economics
reporting
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24. What does Vergel Santos believe cheapens the journalism profession?
The idea that anybody can be a journalist
The use of advanced technology
The growth of news platforms
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19. Even after you start producing reports, you need constant ‘practice’.
dismissal
training
failure
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10. Unverified and inaccurate reports have caused ‘legal’ problems.
related to law
creative
cultural
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3. Journalism requires the ‘acquisition’ of certain skills.
loss
avoidance
gaining
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50. How can citizen journalism improve its standards?
By enforcing rules similar to traditional journalism
By focusing only on local stories
By reducing the number of reporters
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8. OhmyNews has ‘disclosed’ personal details to the editorial board.
rejected
revealed
hidden
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31. What type of legal issues have citizen journalism sites faced?
Issues with public access
Problems from unverified reports
Funding problems
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40. What led to citizen journalism sites adopting rules similar to traditional journalism?
Popular demand
Rising competition
Legal problems
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39. What did Santos compare journalism to?
Marketing
Cooking
Carpentry
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27. Why have some citizen journalism sites started enforcing rules?
To increase creativity
Due to legal issues caused by unverified reports
To prevent the rise of mainstream media
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33. What has led some sites to adopt journalistic standards?
The rise of mainstream journalism
Legal problems with inaccurate reports
The decline of news platforms
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18. A single class cannot provide everything needed to ‘become’ a journalist.
debate
oppose
qualify as
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41. Why did some citizen journalism sites start offering journalism classes?
To increase site traffic
To improve standards
To attract celebrities
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14. Santos does not understand how citizens will practise journalism without ‘training’.
instruction
resources
freedom
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11. Some sites have been ‘victims’ of false stories.
supporters
affected parties
critics
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1. Many journalists believe citizen journalism should follow basic ‘principles’.
errors
rules
methods
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47. What type of training is essential for becoming a journalist, according to Santos?
Constant practice and skills acquisition
Public speaking
Quick and easy training
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38. What does Santos think is required to practice journalism well?
High-profile interviews
Advanced technology
Proper training
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30. What are citizen journalists required to disclose?
Financial details
Academic qualifications
Personal details
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13. Journalism requires the ‘proper’ skills needed in the craft.
correct
advanced
basic
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26. What does Santos believe about training for journalists?
It is unnecessary.
It can be skipped.
It is essential.
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12. OhmyNews has been a victim of false stories such as a ‘fake’ report.
accurate
TRUE
FALSE
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36. How have citizen journalism sites responded to legal issues?
By enforcing stricter rules
By ignoring the problems
By increasing citizen participation
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46. What did Santos say about acquiring journalistic skills?
It is unnecessary for all.
It can be done through reading alone.
It requires proper training.
