How has social media changed what a journalist looks like?

Journalists can be everyday people.

J. is creating a “Yellow Journalism” headline for Star Magazine. Which of the following headlines would work best?

“Is It True? Kylie Jenner Lost Billions?”

How does the Wikileaks scenario show the negative power of the media?

The media compromised national security.

How do multiple perspectives help the news?

They show the news in different ways.

Which of the following is most likely true about an article that was found on Twitter?

It was published before other news outlets had the chance,

Which is an example of yellow journalism?

The front of the newspaper says “Historic Results” in huge letters.

What happens when a story is featured on the news?

It gets a lot more notice and attention.

Which is an example of a positive influence from the news?

People hear a tornado is coming and seek shelter.

Which of the following could easily result in a journalist stating the wrong name of a burglar?

The journalist acts too quickly.

What is one positive effect of getting the news online?

It may come faster than most news.

Which of the following is most likely accurate about a story you hear on Fox News?

It leans more towards the conservative side,

The candidate running on the Republican side has been sending muffin baskets to each news station every morning. Why?

It gives them more of a chance to have positive stories aired about them.

R is a journalist for MSNBC. When he is covering the elections for the next president, which would likely be true?

His story would lean more to the left politically.

Which of the following would be the least successful way for a newspaper to get people to read their content?

putting their online news to music

What is yellow journalism?

exaggerating headlines to sell papers

Why does it pay to get on a journalist’s good side?

It could lead to less negative press.

Which is an example of a negative influence from the news?

People listen to negative clips of the president’s speech and start a riot.

What role does social media play in journalism?

Social media allows more people to weigh in on the news.

Which description portrays a negative news story?

Senator Johnson Begs for Another Chance

How did the plane crash in San Francisco illustrate how media is changing?

It was first reported on Twitter.

studbud

Week 9 Quiz Review

36 termsStudBud Administration19 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards36 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 36

Answers

1
How has social media changed what a journalist looks like?
Journalists can dress down while reporting the news.
Journalists use poor grammar online.
Only journalists from major news stations report the news.
Journalists can be everyday people.
2
The news has always been diverse.
True
False
3
T felt an earthquake. Which of the following will most likely have the first information out on the recent earthquake?
magazine
morning news
Twitter
daily newspaper
4
J. is creating a “Yellow Journalism” headline for Star Magazine. Which of the following headlines would work best?
“Is It True? Kylie Jenner Lost Billions?”
“New iPhone Cameras Are Waterproof”
“Brazil Wins Gold Metal In High Jump”
“Grapefruit, The Newest Superfruit”
5
How has the internet changed the way the news is reported?
News is reported faster.
News is boring.
News is only online.
News is less controversial.
6
How does the Wikileaks scenario show the negative power of the media?
The media released popular information.
The media got someone in trouble.
The media can break the law.
The media compromised national security.
7
How do multiple perspectives help the news?
They offer just one set of facts.
They help present more entertaining news stories.
They show the news in different ways.
It makes them less credible.
8
Which of the following is most likely true about an article that was found on Twitter?
It gives an in-depth look at the story,
It was published before other news outlets had the chance,
It’s unbiased,
It’s completely accurate,
9
Sensationalizing the news is always part of acting ethically.
True
False
10
Which is an example of yellow journalism?
The newspaper lists the contents on the front page.
The front of the newspaper says “Historic Results” in huge letters.
A paper has an image of a politician on the front.
A headline proclaims “Three Killed in Fire.”
11
Which of the following is true of “Yellow Journalism” headlines?
They are always credible.
They are always honest.
They are never biased.
They are in big, bold letters.
12
What happens when a story is featured on the news?
It is used solely for entertainment purposes.
It dies down and people stop watching it.
It gets a lot more notice and attention.
It makes the news a lot of money.
13
Which is an example of a positive influence from the news?
People hear a tornado is coming and seek shelter.
People read that police have acted unjustly and start a riot.
People hear about a large fire and rush to see it burn.
People see that a bear escaped from the zoo and panic.
14
Which of the following could easily result in a journalist stating the wrong name of a burglar?
The journalist uses Facebook instead of Twitter.
The journalist double checks their facts.
The journalist acts too quickly.
The journalist gets information from multiple sources.
15
What is one positive effect of getting the news online?
It may not be as reliable.
It may not be reported by journalists.
It may come faster than most news.
It may be biased.
16
How can the media affect someone’s life?
It can determine what news they pay attention to.
It can determine how they feel.
All of the above.
It can determine what they talk about.
17
Which of the following is most likely accurate about a story you hear on Fox News?
It leans more towards the conservative side,
It leans more towards the liberal side,
It is completely biased,
It is completely unbiased,
18
The candidate running on the Republican side has been sending muffin baskets to each news station every morning. Why?
It gives them more of a chance to become a journalist.
It gives them more of a chance to be elected.
It gives them more of a chance to have a negative story told about them.
It gives them more of a chance to have positive stories aired about them.
19
With the internet, everyday citizens can become journalists.
False
True
20
The news found online is always more accurate than other news.
False
True
21
R is a journalist for MSNBC. When he is covering the elections for the next president, which would likely be true?
His story would be completely bias.
His story would be completely unbiased.
His story would lean more to the left politically.
His story would lean more to the right politically.
22
Which of the following would be the least successful way for a newspaper to get people to read their content?
exaggerated headlines
high-interest images
coupons and advertisements
putting their online news to music
23
What is one negative consequence to getting news on the internet?
It comes faster than most news.
It can have multiple perspectives.
It is cheaper than some news.
It may not be as reliable.
24
What is yellow journalism?
selling newspapers in checkout lines
exaggerating headlines to sell papers
printing newspapers on yellow paper
printing news without checking facts
25
Why does it pay to get on a journalist’s good side?
It could lead to increased popularity.
It could lead to more negative press.
It could lead to special favors.
It could lead to less negative press.
26
Which is an example of a negative influence from the news?
People hear a tornado is coming and seek shelter.
People see images of flooding in the Midwest and offer to go help.
People listen to negative clips of the president’s speech and start a riot.
People read about a local family in need and donate money to them.
27
Why is being the most read or watched news outlet important for a newspaper or TV news show?
It shows that their competitors are good at what they do.
It takes away viewers from social media.
It makes them less credible.
It keeps them in business.
28
Who holds the most power in a media story?
president
civilian
journalist
celebrity
29
T. heard gunshots from outside his apartment.Which of the following will most likely have the first info out about this?
magazine
daily newspaper
morning news
social media
30
What role does social media play in journalism?
Social media allows more people to weigh in on the news.
Social media allows for more words than a printed article.
Social media makes the news less accessible.
Social media often reports the news more accurately.
31
Which description portrays a negative news story?
Senator Johnson Makes Gains in Polls
Senator Johnson Asks for Two More Years
Senator Johnson Begs for Another Chance
Senator Johnson Runs for Re-Election
32
Why is diversity important in the media?
to make people angry
to give multiple perspectives
to counteract false news
to give people more news to buy
33
Which headline paints the following scenario in a positive light?
Fire Saves Community
Fire Devastates Community
Firefighters Battle Blaze
Fire Lasts Three Hours
34
Yellow journalism is not a big deal.
True
False
35
How did the plane crash in San Francisco illustrate how media is changing?
It was first reported on Twitter.
It was first reported weeks later.
It was first reported in a newspaper.
It was first reported on television.
36
Reid is getting ready to vote! Before he votes, which of the following is the best advice for Reid to follow?
Read the majority of the articles from Twitter.
Stick to one news station.
Watch multiple news stations.
Watch Fox News over MSNBC.

Week 9 Quiz Review Flashcards | StudBud