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