How much do you know about media ethics and law? As a journalism student, one must be aware of media law, ethics, and regulations. This quiz will review your knowledge regarding these terms. Media ethics and law refer to ethical principles and guidelines of media, applied to print media, broadcast media, film, arts, and the internet. These ethics and law are mandatory for content or news circulation by print media, television, or online media. Play this quiz and assess yourself. All the best!
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A national magazine reports on the upcoming election with an intent to sway voters to the Democratic side.
A local radio DJ tries to sell his own car during air time.
Several students are interviewed by a local news station and state that their science teacher is a raging alcoholic and fails to do his job.
The high school principal takes the day off without calling in sick.
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Believability
Sensationalism
Impartiality
Accuracy
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Privileged statements
Right of reply
Objectivity
Libel
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The Editors’ Code of Practice
The rights of celebrities to have private lives
Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Article 7 of the European Convention on Human Rights
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When the interviewee has said they don’t want to be recorded
When gathering facts for a particularly news-worthy story
When there is no other way to get a public interest story
When there are multiple ways to get a public interest story
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Newspapers
Radio and television
Internet
Magazines
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Respecting people’s privacy
Subterfuge
The law of defamation
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