Question 1

Question

A) A journalist receives money from a political party to exclude its candidate's tax fraud in a news report. Which principle of ethical journalism does this journalist violate? (1 point)
• Seek truth and report on it.
• Be accountable.
• Act independently.
• Minimize harm.
Question 2
A) Which form of media is most likely to present information that needs to be examined critically for ethical standards? (1 point)
• a television broadcast by a local news station
• a news report posted on the station's website
• a thread of social media comments
• an online or print magazine

Answer 1

Question 1
The journalist violates the principle of "Seek truth and report on it." By accepting money from a political party to exclude critical information, they compromise their duty to provide accurate and honest reporting.

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Question 2
The form of media most likely to present information that needs to be examined critically for ethical standards is a "thread of social media comments." Social media can often include unverified, biased, or sensationalized information that requires careful scrutiny.