What is the primary principle of 'accuracy' in journalism?

To report facts and check multiple sources

What is meant by 'prominence' in news stories?

The event involves a well-known person or topic

How can conflict enhance a news story?

It creates drama and engages readers

Why is uniqueness considered a value in newsworthiness?

It makes a story more interesting and engaging

What does 'humanity' in the journalism code of ethics emphasize?

Being respectful, especially to victims

Why do we need 'impartiality' in journalism?

To seek out and present all viewpoints

What does 'accountability' mean for journalists?

Correcting errors and taking responsibility

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1
What is the primary principle of 'accuracy' in journalism?
To report facts and check multiple sources
To follow the latest trends
To entertain the audience
To write in an interesting style
2
What is meant by 'prominence' in news stories?
The event is small and local
The event is happening in a remote area
The event involves a well-known person or topic
The event is fictional
3
How can conflict enhance a news story?
It makes the story longer
It guarantees accuracy
It ensures all viewpoints are included
It creates drama and engages readers
4
Why is uniqueness considered a value in newsworthiness?
It makes a story more interesting and engaging
It is often easier to report
It always involves celebrity news
It attracts more advertisements
5
What determines the importance of a news story?
The time it takes to read
The number of advertisements it has
The impact on the audience
Its length
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What does 'timeliness' refer to in news reporting?
The length of the article
The number of sources used
The popularity of the journalist
How recent the event is
7
What does 'humanity' in the journalism code of ethics emphasize?
Being respectful, especially to victims
Reporting only on happy stories
Focusing solely on political issues
Sensationalizing violence
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Why do we need 'impartiality' in journalism?
To make the story more interesting
To seek out and present all viewpoints
To create a biased opinion
To avoid checking sources
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What does 'accountability' mean for journalists?
Avoiding controversial topics
Correcting errors and taking responsibility
Focusing on sensational news
Ignoring mistakes
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Which of the following is an example of 'proximity' in news?
A global economic summit
A local school fundraiser
The election of a different country
A celebrity wedding

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