Question

Which scenario involves a reporter acting ethically?(1 point)
Responses

A reporter has strong opinions about a controversial topic they are covering for a story. The reporter includes factual information from both sides to let the readers decide their feelings for themselves.
A reporter has strong opinions about a controversial topic they are covering for a story. The reporter includes factual information from both sides to let the readers decide their feelings for themselves.

A reporter does not manage to verify facts by print time, so they publish the story with unverified facts and plan to print corrections later if their verification turns up any errors.
A reporter does not manage to verify facts by print time, so they publish the story with unverified facts and plan to print corrections later if their verification turns up any errors.

A reporter has a cousin who owns a shop in a large shopping district. The shop is doing poorly, so the reporter chooses to do a feature

Answer 1

The first scenario.

Explanation: Including factual information from both sides and letting readers decide is ethical — it shows fairness and impartiality. Publishing unverified facts or promoting a relative's business without disclosure would violate verification and conflict-of-interest standards.