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Inglés -B2 (B2.1) - Establishing the Truth

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What is the responsibility of news organizations and journalists?

To report only on stories that align with their personal beliefs

To verify the accuracy of their reporting (correct)

To sensationalize stories to gain more views

To report rumors and unverified information

Why is evidence important in journalism?

It helps journalists make up stories

It allows for multiple interpretations of a story

It helps to verify the accuracy of a story (correct)

It is not important in journalism

What is the role of smartphones in journalism?

To distract journalists from their work

To allow journalists to record events as they happen (correct)

To make it easier for journalists to fabricate stories

To discourage journalists from seeking multiple sources

What is the importance of seeking out multiple sources in journalism?

To ensure the accuracy of the story Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of news consumers?

To check for updates and corrections in stories Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of verification in journalism?

The Walter Scott shooting case and the emergence of a video that contradicted the initial reporting Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of balance and fairness in journalism?

To ensure that all sides of the story are presented Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of witnesses in journalism?

To ensure the accuracy of a story Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of literacy in news consumers?

To identify legitimate journalism Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of truth in journalism?

To ensure the accuracy of the story Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legitimate journalism seeks truth through verified facts.
Truth is a journey that evolves over time and requires seeking out multiple sources.
Evidence can come in various forms, including digital equipment and memory.
Journalists should interview as many witnesses as possible to seek the true story.
Smartphones allow for recording events as they happen.
News organizations and journalists are responsible for verification.
News consumers should check for updates and corrections in stories.
Balance and fairness will be examined in the next section.
Example of verification: the Walter Scott shooting case and the emergence of a video that contradicted the initial reporting.
Literate news consumers can identify legitimate journalism.