Journalism's Role in Civic Dialogue

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What should journalists prioritize when presenting information to voters?

Information that is least likely to offend anyone

Information that has the greatest value to voters (correct)

Information that is easiest to gather

Information that is sensational and attention-grabbing

What is the consequence of journalism that focuses on trivial matters?

It trivializes civic dialogue and public policy (correct)

It has no impact on civic dialogue and public policy

It enriches civic dialogue and public policy

It enhances the reliability of news

What is the purpose of journalism, according to the text?

To provide a map for voters to navigate society (correct)

To entertain the public

To promote the interests of journalists

To provide a platform for celebrities

What is essential for a reliable news source?

Comprehensive and proportional reporting Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a journalist's personal conscience in their work?

It is essential for exercising ethical judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of those who provide news?

To voice their personal conscience and question their own work Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the press in modern times?

To inform readers objectively about current events Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of journalism that is comprehensive and proportional?

A more reliable map for voters Signup and view all the answers

What is journalistic independence, according to Kovach and Rosenstiel?

Accuracy and fairness Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of journalism in a democratic society?

To act as an independent monitor of power Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of journalism, according to Kovach and Rosenstiel?

To balance what readers want with what they need Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of journalism in providing voice to the voiceless?

To provide a platform for marginalized voices Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of journalism in a democratic society?

It acts as a watchdog over those in power Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of quality journalism, according to Kovach and Rosenstiel?

To engage and enlighten the audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of journalism in facilitating public criticism and compromise?

To provide a forum for public criticism and compromise Signup and view all the answers

What special privileges do news and knowledge suppliers receive from democratic societies?

Subsidies for distribution and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of journalism according to the text?

Information Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state is necessary to help individuals understand complex information?

Background material, interpretation, and diagrams Signup and view all the answers

What role do newspapers play in society, according to the text?

Eliminating undesirable conditions Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the 'Information' function of journalism cover?

Government politics, foreign affairs, weather, and business Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Interpretation of News' function of journalism?

To provide clarification to complex information Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of journalism in society, according to the text?

To provide information and explanation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of journalism, according to the text?

To inform and interpret news Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the 'Entertainment' function of journalism, according to the text?

Fiction, comic strips, and amusing aspects of lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

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What should journalists prioritize when presenting information to voters?

What is the consequence of journalism that focuses on trivial matters?

What is the purpose of journalism, according to the text?

What is essential for a reliable news source?

What is the role of a journalist's personal conscience in their work?

What is the responsibility of those who provide news?

What is the primary function of the press in modern times?

What is the result of journalism that is comprehensive and proportional?

What is journalistic independence, according to Kovach and Rosenstiel?

What is the role of journalism in a democratic society?

What is the purpose of journalism, according to Kovach and Rosenstiel?

What is the role of journalism in providing voice to the voiceless?

What is the significance of journalism in a democratic society?

What is the goal of quality journalism, according to Kovach and Rosenstiel?

What is the role of journalism in facilitating public criticism and compromise?

What special privileges do news and knowledge suppliers receive from democratic societies?

What is the primary function of journalism according to the text?

What does the text state is necessary to help individuals understand complex information?

What role do newspapers play in society, according to the text?

What type of information does the 'Information' function of journalism cover?

What is the significance of the 'Interpretation of News' function of journalism?

What is the role of journalism in society, according to the text?

What is the purpose of journalism, according to the text?

What is included in the 'Entertainment' function of journalism, according to the text?

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