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Evaluating News Reporting Answers

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Which elements of an op-ed are evident in the excerpt? Select three options.

A
The op-ed shares opinions about each candidate running.
B
The op-ed uses strong, emotional language.
C
The op-ed comes to a conclusion for the audience.
D
The op-ed includes first-person pronouns.
E
The op-ed attempts to persuade the audience.
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Read the scenario.Joe, a reporter for Main Street News, covered a campaign rally for Jiya Patel, who is running for county commissioner. While at the rally, he interviewed the candidate and some audience members as his research for the article. He then wrote an article describing the rally, the candidate’s platform, and the reasons her supporters believe that she is the best person for this job. When he finished, he turned his article in to his editor. As the editor reviews this story, he sees a public report on campaign donations and learns that Joe has made a sizeable contribution to Patel’s campaign.

A
edit the article that was written to make sure it is objective, then run it in tomorrow’s edition of the newspaper
B
explain to the reporter that the newspaper cannot run the story because of perceived bias based on donations, so the article is being reassigned
C
discuss the article with the reporter to better understand his affiliation with the candidate and his views on the upcoming local elections
D
ask a reporter who supports an opposing candidate to read and help edit the article to ensure there is no bias in the reporting
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Which headlines can be considered objective? Select two options.Quarterback Looks Lazy in Final Team PracticeStunning Upset Leaves Penguins ReelingUniversity Athletic Director Resigns amid ControversySoftball League Umpire Admits Error on Final PlayIce Skating Champion’s Fall from Grace Continues

A
Quarterback Looks Lazy in Final Team Practice
B
Stunning Upset Leaves Penguins Reeling
C
University Athletic Director Resigns amid Controversy
D
Softball League Umpire Admits Error on Final Play
E
Ice Skating Champion’s Fall from Grace Continues
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Which news report is most likely to be a reliable source?

A
a news report that uses emotional language as part of an opinion
B
a news report that balances emotional language with plain language
C
a news report that includes emotional language in a direct quotation
D
a news report that uses boldface or italics to highlight emotional language
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Which characteristics best identify an article as an editorial? Select three options.

A
The article is written to convince others to agree with the author.
B
The article is written to inform, and uses plain, objective language.
C
The author uses emotional language to support a claim.
D
The author includes a persuasive conclusion at the end of the article.
E
The piece does not include any potential bias.
F
A community member writes the article.
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Read the two headlines.Protestors Continue Rally Despite Police Requests to StopAttempts to Shut Down Rally Met with Civil Disobedience

A
Headline 1 is biased, but headline 2 is objective.
B
Headline 1 has a neutral tone, but headline 2 is negative.
C
Headlines 1 and 2 both use emotional, subjective language.
D
Headlines 1 and 2 both use clear, objective language.
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Which questions best help determine whether a news source is reputable and objective? Select three options.

A
In what order does the news source choose to present the headlines?
B
Does the news source use language that might lead to an emotional response?
C
Is the news source primarily an online news source or a print news source?
D
Does the news source offer the news for free, or is a paid subscription necessary?
E
What type of language do the reporters use in the published news stories?
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Read the headline.Governor Raids Funding for After-School Programs for Preschoolers

A
The headline is objective because there is no indication of bias for or against the governor.
B
The headline is objective because the words are unemotional and have a neutral connotation.
C
The headline is not objective because the word raids adds emotion to the language.
D
The headline is not objective because the word preschoolers adds emotion to the language.
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Which journalistic decisions would violate the code of ethics set by the Society of Professional Journalists? Select two options.

A
A newspaper places an ad on the page opposite an article about foreign policy.
B
A journalist reports on a series of robberies that occurred in his own neighborhood.
C
A reporter writes a story about his wife’s company without revealing their relationship.
D
A magazine runs a series of articles speculating about a celebrity’s medical history.
E
An editor refuses to publish an article about a politician due to questionable sources.
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Read the scenario.The editor-in-chief of a magazine emails this list to her entire staff:Seek the truth without bias.Always fact-check your information.Never compromise your principles.

A
This list is a set of laws, because the guidelines were shared in written form.
B
This list is a set of laws, because it includes mandatory rules for the staff.
C
This list is a code of ethics, because it is a set of guidelines based on ideals.
D
This list is a code of ethics, because everyone on the staff agreed to follow it.
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A high school student has just won a science award from NASA, and the local paper is reporting on this accomplishment. Which headline would best indicate that the priority of the news source is to maintain credibility?

A
Science Whiz Wins Big Time
B
High School Senior’s Determination Pays Off
C
Jones High School Senior Wins NASA Award
D
Smith’s Accomplishments Amaze the Community
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Read the excerpt from a magazine article.The software magnate has been revolutionizing the gaming industry for a decade, releasing several new and exciting titles each quarter. This past quarter, Mr. Vincent’s company posted an impressive profit, as it has in each of the past 10 quarters. The public has caught on to Vincent’s vision, and the sky continues to be his only limit.

A
The article uses primarily subjective language to describe the company’s financial state.
B
The article uses only objective language to describe the story’s subject and his company.
C
This article uses subjective language that expresses the author’s opinion on the subject.
D
This article uses objective language to impress readers with the subject’s achievements.
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Read the excerpt from an article.Lewis Township officials have been publicly—and loudly—quarreling for what seems like forever over what to do with the 20-acre lot of land on the north side of Main Street. It seems to me that the decision is easy. A big-box retailer will bring Lewis hundreds of jobs—jobs desperately needed here.

A
to persuade the audience to pursue new jobs
B
to persuade the audience to share the writer’s point of view
C
to inform the audience about a community issue
D
to inform the audience about a possible opportunity
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What are the most ethical decisions for the newspaper to make in this situation? Select two options.

A
tell the company that they cannot give out free ads, but offer a discount
B
confirm the company’s expansion through other sources before reporting it
C
accept the deal, since the company has been a loyal advertiser for years
D
be completely transparent in reporting about the company’s attempt to trade favors
E
contact other construction companies to tell them about the situation

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