Responses
An informant asks a reporter not to use their name because it could put them in danger, but the reporter chooses to print the name so the audience will know where the information came from.
An informant asks a reporter not to use their name because it could put them in danger, but the reporter chooses to print the name so the audience will know where the information came from.
A reporter has a strong opinion about a controversial issue, so they include mostly information that supports their opinion in their news story.
A reporter has a strong opinion about a controversial issue, so they include mostly information that supports their opinion in their news story.
Two festivals are happening in town. One festival owner offers a reporter extra money to report on their festival and not the other festival. The reporter agrees.
Two festivals are happening in town. One festival owner offers a reporter extra money to report on their festival and not the other festival. The reporter agrees.
A politician asks a reporter to leave some details about their business dealings out of a story because they make the politician look bad. The reporter chooses to keep the details in the story.
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The scenario that involves a reporter acting ethically is:
A politician asks a reporter to leave some details about their business dealings out of a story because they make the politician look bad. The reporter chooses to keep the details in the story.
This action reflects ethical journalism by prioritizing honesty and transparency over the interests of a particular individual, thereby ensuring that the audience receives complete and accurate information.
