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Messages are constructions, messages represent social realities, messages have specific purposes, different people respond differently to messages, messages have unique forms.
What is one of the 5 principles of Media?
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Hold the public's best interest and the trust above their own self-interest, convey a fair and reliable account of their subject, remain independent from the content they are reporting on, serve as a watchdog for large organizations.
What is one of the responsibilities of journalists?
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Timeliness, proximity, conflict & controversy, human interest, relevance.
What is one thing that makes something newsworthy?
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Monolith
This was discovered in Utah and was thought to be mysteriously placed there by an artist.
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False
True or False: Messages do not have distinct forms. I.e. newswriting is no different than essay writing
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True
True or False: The first amendment has been open to wide debate as it relates to journalism.
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Inverted pyramid
What is the style of writing where the most important information is presented first?
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Alex Trebek
This game show host passed away last year after a battle with cancer.
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Gender, age, race, economic status, city or country they live in, religious, or political beliefs.
What are some of the factors that could influence the way someone interprets a message?
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Censorship
What is word and images that are suppressed because they are considered offensive or do not serve someone's self-interest.
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Lead
What are the first few sentences of a news story that convey the who, what, when, where, and why?
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Ruth Bater Ginsberg
This supreme court judge passed away last year after serving for 27 years.
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Logos
What is the part of the rhetorical triangle that represents the use of logic or reasoning to persuade someone?
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Libel
What is printed defamation of an individual or organization that is false?
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Because it is easier to read and most people skim for information when reading the news.
Why do journalists write in short simple sentences with little descriptive detail in news articles?
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Space X
This space exploration organization launched the spaceship dragon to the international space station last year.
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Pathos
What is the part of the rhetorical triangle that represents the use of humor or sympathy to persuade someone?
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Seek the truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently, be accountable and transparent.
What is one area of the journalistic code of ethics?
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LQTQ
What is the format that journalists use to organize their stories?
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Australia
This country made the news for adding a line in their national anthem honoring the natives of their land.
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