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According to the material, what is the primary obligation of journalism?
According to the material, what is the primary obligation of journalism?
- To provide entertaining content to the audience.
- To advocate for specific political viewpoints.
- To maximize profits for media companies.
- To present the truth. (correct)
How does journalism approach the concept of truth?
How does journalism approach the concept of truth?
- By focusing on a practical and functional form of truth that can be used on a day-to-day basis. (correct)
- By seeking absolute and unchanging truths.
- By prioritizing philosophical interpretations of truth.
- By avoiding any consideration of truth due to its subjective nature.
What does 'journalistic truth' involve, according to the material?
What does 'journalistic truth' involve, according to the material?
- Accepting information from sources without questioning its validity.
- Assembling and verifying facts, then conveying a fair and reliable account of their meaning. (correct)
- Fabricating information to create a more compelling narrative.
- Presenting information without verifying its accuracy.
Why should journalists be transparent about their sources and methods?
Why should journalists be transparent about their sources and methods?
What role does journalism play in an environment of an ever-greater flow of data?
What role does journalism play in an environment of an ever-greater flow of data?
How does Michael Hudson describe the belief in objectivity?
How does Michael Hudson describe the belief in objectivity?
What is the institutional role of journalists described as concerning objectivity?
What is the institutional role of journalists described as concerning objectivity?
What does journalistic objectivity require of a journalist?
What does journalistic objectivity require of a journalist?
What three interrelate concepts does objectivity generally refer to, according to the material?
What three interrelate concepts does objectivity generally refer to, according to the material?
What is truthfulness in journalism primarily focused on?
What is truthfulness in journalism primarily focused on?
Why is it imperative for journalists to verify information before publishing?
Why is it imperative for journalists to verify information before publishing?
What should journalists never do with news reports?
What should journalists never do with news reports?
What is a critical aspect of representing quotes and statements from sources?
What is a critical aspect of representing quotes and statements from sources?
What is the primary concern regarding the use of images and footage in journalism?
What is the primary concern regarding the use of images and footage in journalism?
Why is it important that the packaging of stories aligns with the reporting itself?
Why is it important that the packaging of stories aligns with the reporting itself?
How should opinion, analysis, and commentary be presented in news media?
How should opinion, analysis, and commentary be presented in news media?
What does adhering to truthfulness uphold for journalists?
What does adhering to truthfulness uphold for journalists?
What does the principle of neutrality propose in journalism?
What does the principle of neutrality propose in journalism?
According to the material, what influence should personal biases, opinions, or agendas have on a reporter's coverage of a story?
According to the material, what influence should personal biases, opinions, or agendas have on a reporter's coverage of a story?
What should ethical stories reflect?
What should ethical stories reflect?
What approach should be taken to context in journalistic reporting?
What approach should be taken to context in journalistic reporting?
What factors should guide the coverage of issues?
What factors should guide the coverage of issues?
What does the material suggest about total neutrality?
What does the material suggest about total neutrality?
According to the material, what is the significance of 'detachment' for a journalist?
According to the material, what is the significance of 'detachment' for a journalist?
How does remaining detached benefit reporters?
How does remaining detached benefit reporters?
Why is detachment helpful when reporting on traumatic events?
Why is detachment helpful when reporting on traumatic events?
How does displaying emotions potentially affect journalistic credibility and integrity?
How does displaying emotions potentially affect journalistic credibility and integrity?
What do readers/viewers primarily expect from reporters?
What do readers/viewers primarily expect from reporters?
What risk does excessive emotion pose in journalism?
What risk does excessive emotion pose in journalism?
Why should reporters maintain detachment, according to the material?
Why should reporters maintain detachment, according to the material?
According to the material, is total emotional detachment always recommended or necessarily possible for journalists? Why or why not?
According to the material, is total emotional detachment always recommended or necessarily possible for journalists? Why or why not?
How does objectivity in journalism contribute to the audience's understanding?
How does objectivity in journalism contribute to the audience's understanding?
Which of the following is NOT a guiding factor of truthfulness in news reporting?
Which of the following is NOT a guiding factor of truthfulness in news reporting?
Which action contradicts the principle of neutrality in journalism?
Which action contradicts the principle of neutrality in journalism?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a journalist adhering to the principle of detachment?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a journalist adhering to the principle of detachment?
What is the potential consequence of a news outlet failing to be transparent about its ownership and underlying principles?
What is the potential consequence of a news outlet failing to be transparent about its ownership and underlying principles?
What could a journalist do to ensure they are not misrepresenting a source's statement, while still condensing it into a concise quote?
What could a journalist do to ensure they are not misrepresenting a source's statement, while still condensing it into a concise quote?
Flashcards
Journalism's First Obligation
Journalism's First Obligation
Journalism's primary duty is to accurately present facts, facilitating informed decision-making.
"Journalistic Truth"
"Journalistic Truth"
Journalistic truth starts with fact verification and aims for fairness, subject to ongoing review.
Transparency in Journalism
Transparency in Journalism
Journalists should openly share sources and methods, enabling the audience to assess information.
Objectivity (Hudson)
Objectivity (Hudson)
In journalism, objectivity is viewed as valuing facts and setting aside personal values.
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Journalistic Objectivity
Journalistic Objectivity
Journalistic objectivity dictates journalists should report facts without personal bias.
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Truthfulness (Journalism)
Truthfulness (Journalism)
Truthfulness in journalism means reporting facts accurately, without distortion to fit an agenda.
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Verifying Facts
Verifying Facts
Facts in stories must be verified through credible sources before publishing.
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Quotes in Context
Quotes in Context
Accurate representation of sources' quotes in proper context is an important ethical tenet of truthfulness.
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Visual Accuracy
Visual Accuracy
Images and footage should accurately reflect reality without misleading digital alterations.
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Headline Accuracy
Headline Accuracy
Headlines should accurately reflect story content without misdirection.
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Labeling Perspectives
Labeling Perspectives
Opinion pieces should be labeled and kept separate from factual news reporting.
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Neutrality
Neutrality
Neutrality involves reporting stories unbiased and even-handed, without favoring any side.
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Impartial Reporting
Impartial Reporting
Report stories while avoiding personal biases or agendas, presenting facts impartially.
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Perspectives in stories
Perspectives in stories
Stories should reflect a spectrum of views, giving all sides proportional attention.
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Vetting Facts
Vetting Facts
The facts, quotes, and sources presented should not unduly favor one perspective.
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Context Considerations
Context Considerations
The context given around reporting should not unfairly advocate any particular interpretation.
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Neutral Headlines
Neutral Headlines
Headline's and visuals should maintain neutrality and not sway the story’s perception.
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Issue selection
Issue selection
The selection of news stories should be based on news value, not reporter's opinions.
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News Outlet Transparency
News Outlet Transparency
Transparency regarding news outlets reveals bias, minimizing potential media influence.
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Detachment
Detachment
Detachment involves approaching issues dispassionately, without bias or emotion.
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Detach Helps
Detach Helps
Remaining detached allows reporters to gather information more effectively.
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Damage due emotional display?
Damage due emotional display?
Displaying emotions would damage credibility. Detachment projects neutrality.
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Professional Conduct
Professional Conduct
Readers expect reporters to deliver facts professionally, not show feelings.
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Detachment
Detachment
Reporters are to be observers and not participants. Detachment maintains journalists as the subject.
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Elements of Journalism
- Presents key elements common to good journalism.
Journalism's Primary Duty: The Truth
- Decision-making relies on reliable, accurate facts in a meaningful context.
- Journalism seeks a practical, functional truth, updating it as needed.
- "Journalistic truth" starts with assembling/verifying facts.
- Journalists convey a fair, reliable account that can be investigated further.
- Journalists should be transparent about sources/methods.
- Citizens need information suppliers to verify and contextualize news.
Objectivity
- Ideal is a faith in 'facts', distrust in 'values', and a commitment to their segregation, according to Michael Hudson.
- Journalistic objectivity requires a journalist to report only the facts without personal feelings.
- Objective journalism requires journalists to exist apart from governmental bodies and large interest groups.
- Itrefers to truthfulness, neutrality, and detachment
Truthfulness
- Truthfulness is vital in ethical journalism.
- Journalists confirm facts via credible sources, ensuring accuracy.
- News should shun distortion or intentional falsehoods.
- Embellishing details or fabricating a "better" story is discouraged.
- Quotes/statements must be accurate with right context to properly reflect the meaning.
- Images/footage should not be deceptively altered.
- Headlines and titles must align with the actual reporting.
- Opinion pieces should not be presented as unbiased news.
- Truthfulness maintains honesty; factual accuracy should never be sacrificed.
Neutrality
- Neutrality focuses on reporting stories fairly and without slant.
- Objectivity and neutrality are fundamental in ethical journalism.
- Reporters must avoid personal opinions or agendas.
- The goal is balanced, impartial fact presentation.
- Stories should include diverse perspectives, equally weighting various views.
- Facts, sources, and quotes should be carefully vetted, giving no side undue credence.
- Balanced context and analysis should avoid favoring any interpretation.
- Visuals and headlines should align with a neutral, unbiased approach.
- Issues should be covered based on news, not reporter's beliefs.
- Lack of bias from reporters builds trust with the audience.
- Total neutrality may not always be achievable. Transparency enhances public trust by making news outlet ownership and principles clear.
Detachment
- Detachment is emotional separation.
- Reporters need a dispassionate and emotionless attitude.
- Detachment avoids sensationalism or alarmism.
- Journalists have a duty to remain calm when reporting.
- Avoid any appearance of personal feelings or bias.
- Detachment protects journalistic honesty and reliability.
- Displaying emotion can damage the credibility of the reporter.
- Audiences expect the facts, not displays of emotions.
- Excessive emotion is manipulating the audience.
- Reporters need to be observers, not participants.
- Total emotional detachment may not be ideal; humanity helps connect with an audience.
- Keeping emotions in check protects objectivity.
- Professional detachment is an important ideal.
- The audience can make up their minds without any influences from the media.
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