Chapter 06 True/False Self-Quiz

. Ethical journalism remains the same regardless of the form or medium.

. It is acceptable for journalists to fabricate minor details in feature stories, but not in hard news.

. Using friends or relatives as sources in a story lessens the credibility of the story.

. Journalists should not write stories that cast sources in a negative light because the source might stop giving the journalist information.

. Journalists should never audio record an interview because it makes sources feel uncomfortable and less willing to speak freely.

. A conflict of interest exists when journalists, their friends and relatives, or news organizations are in a position to benefit directly from the stories they cover.

. Reporters continue to represent their employers as objective news gatherers even after they leave work for the day.

. Journalists at most news organizations are free to accept outside jobs, provided these jobs do not conflict with the journalists' regular work.

. Many journalists obtain more accurate and complete stories if they wait several days to interview victims.

. As long as journalists act within their legal rights, they are acting ethically.

. Journalists must always reveal that they are journalists when covering any kind of story.

. Journalists should add their own speculation to stories to make them more complete.

. The public's right to know never outweighs a government official's or public figure's right to privacy.

. News media should not identify victims of sexual assault.

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