FINAL Exam Review

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FINAL Exam Review

May 2, 2014

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a little review to see how prepared you are a for your final.

I’ll give you back your final blog grades after the review Those have your final blog grade and your final grade for

the recitation. Your final grade is assuming that you showed up today for

the last class.

Your Final is on Monday! 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in GOLD A2B70 Bring a #2 Pencil

+Make sure you look and listen to these things! Alex Jones’ Losing the News:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111985662

Pew’s State of the Media 2014 Report Overview: http://www.journalism.org/2014/03/26/state-of-the-news-media-2014-overview/

Nonprofit Journalism: A Growing But Fragile Part of the U.S. News System http://www.journalism.org/2013/06/10/nonprofit-journalism/

“Snowfall,” NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/?forceredirect=yes

Transmedia Storyteller: http://www.tstoryteller.com/transmedia-storytelling

Aatsinki Season: http://arcticcowboys.com/interactive.html

+The QuestionsSheet of paper and Pencil

It’s not for a grade.

It’s only to see where you are at for the final on Monday.

+Which person held that democracy was fundamentally flawed because the public, upon whom it depends, is ignorant? Walter Lippman

Walter Cronkite Barbara Walters John Dewey

+Which of the following is the most accurate description of the theory of the interlocking public? They can vary from subject to subject. Someone who is

very involved in one subject, such as politics, may be uninterested in another.

Looked at this way, the press does not have as daunting a job of getting at the truth as would otherwise be the case.

Both A and B. They make journalism difficult because no one story

can appeal to the entire population.

+Which of the following statements about freedom of speech in the United States is false? Speech can be limited when it is intended to help

overturn official government policies. Speech can be limited when it provokes violence or

illegal activity. Speech can be limited when it is defamatory. During war, there may be grounds for limiting speech

to protect national security.

+The pentagon papers were…

False documents given to the New York Times Secret government documents about the Vietnam War Files explaining the Watergate scandal Materials illegally obtained by investigative journalists

+Which of the following is TRUE about press freedom? The federal government limits print journalism and

broadcast journalism in the same way. Broadcast journalism is subject to more limitations than

print journalism. The federal government can censor print journalism by

granting exclusive licenses to some people, but not all. Under the First Amendment, the government cannot

limit citizens from using the radio spectrum.

+Which of the following best describes defamation of an individual that is done verbally? Libel Slander Lies Harassment

+Which of the following is most likely to be an example of libel? An article that mistakenly says a candidate is in favor

of abortion rights when in fact she believes it is acceptable in cases of rape and incest.

An editorial that vehemently criticizes a politician’s position on gun control.

A tabloid newspaper cover featuring photographs of a government official at a strip club.

A journalist who writes a story saying a senator is guilty of corruption when he knows it is not be true.

+When faced with a decision about what to do in a given situation, if you know that what you are contemplating is wrong (because, for example, you know you’d be universally condemned), that means you’re confronted by an ethical dilemma. True False

+When making an ethical choice as a journalist, the main goal is to:

Find an answer through a logical process that can be justified using ethical principles

Find an answer that is absolutely correct Find an answer that is in keeping with past precedent Find an answer that won’t anger your supervisor

+In applying utilitarianism, you should… Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Place yourself behind a veil of ignorance so that you do

not consider characteristics of people involved in the situation.

Consider your duty to other people. Consider the amount of good that your decision will do

for the community as a whole.

+How can journalists strive for objectivity in their work?

By using an empirical approach similar to that of science to verify information

By always remaining neutral and telling “both sides” of a story

By never offering an opinion Objectivity in journalism is impossible because human

beings are hopelessly biased.

+According to Kovach and Rosenstiel, the essence of journalism is a discipline of… Honesty Deontology Ethics Verification

+When did radio broadcasting begin?

The 1890s The 1920s The 1930s The 1960s

+Which of the following is an advantage of broadcast journalism over print? Ability to convey emotion Space Time Complexity

+What is the significance of the metaphor of the cannonball used by the author Alex Jones? It illustrates the impact that blogs can have on society. It symbolizes how much of modern communication —

from blogs to comedy shows and event to television news — depends on the information coming from newspaper journalism.

It symbolizes the damage that the “argument culture” is having on society.

It symbolizes the failure of newspapers to adapt to the digital revolution.

+Where do most Americans get their news from? Cable TV News Local TV Newspapers Twitter

+What is one of the six current trends of News Media The use of cool graphics. The public is noticing the effects of newsroom

cutbacks. The internet is making getting news slower. The public is flocking to cable news in record numbers.

+Being the Watchdog is a role that journalism plays because it starts “barking” at the corruption of power. True False

+What does democracy need from the press? Information dissemination Accountability Representation Deliberation and Conflict Resolution All of the above

+All of the following are news elements except for … Timeliness Impact Currency Corporate Interest Conflict Novelty / Emotions Prominence Proximity

+The Golden Mean is best described as … Using the best extreme. Treating everyone the same. Finding the middle ground. Ignoring the problem so it will go away.

+What is “Snowfall”?

Frozen rain that falls from the sky due to weather conditions.

An article published in the Denver Post about skiing that mailed actual snow to subscribers.

NY Times, Pulitzer Prize Winning article about the 2012 Tunnel Creek Avalanche in the Cascade Mountains in Washington.

A sick new metal band from San Francisco, California, that also does music journalism.

+“Snowfall” and “Aatsinki Season” are examples of what? The Internet Abstract art concepts that transcend our normal

conceptualization of beauty and space-time. Transmedia story telling. ON-Demand cable service.

+The Answers

+Which person held that democracy was fundamentally flawed because the public, upon whom it depends, is ignorant? Walter Lippman

Walter Cronkite Barbara Walters John Dewey

+Which person held that democracy was fundamentally flawed because the public, upon whom it depends, is ignorant? Walter Lippman

+Which of the following is the most accurate description of the theory of the interlocking public? They can vary from subject to subject. Someone who is

very involved in one subject, such as politics, may be uninterested in another.

Looked at this way, the press does not have as daunting a job of getting at the truth as would otherwise be the case.

Both A and B. They make journalism difficult because no one story

can appeal to the entire population.

+Which of the following is the most accurate description of the theory of the interlocking public?

Both A and B.

+Which of the following statements about freedom of speech in the United States is false? Speech can be limited when it is intended to help

overturn official government policies. Speech can be limited when it provokes violence or

illegal activity. Speech can be limited when it is defamatory. During war, there may be grounds for limiting speech

to protect national security.

+Which of the following statements about freedom of speech in the United States is false? Speech can be limited when it is intended to help

overturn official government policies.

+The pentagon papers were…

False documents given to the New York Times Secret government documents about the Vietnam War Files explaining the Watergate scandal Materials illegally obtained by investigative journalists

+The pentagon papers were…

Secret government documents about the Vietnam War

+Which of the following is TRUE about press freedom? The federal government limits print journalism and

broadcast journalism in the same way. Broadcast journalism is subject to more limitations than

print journalism. The federal government can censor print journalism by

granting exclusive licenses to some people, but not all. Under the First Amendment, the government cannot

limit citizens from using the radio spectrum.

+Which of the following is TRUE about press freedom?

Broadcast journalism is subject to more limitations than print journalism.

+Which of the following best describes defamation of an individual that is done verbally? Libel Slander Lies Harassment

+Which of the following best describes defamation of an individual that is done verbally? Slander

+Which of the following is most likely to be an example of libel? An article that mistakenly says a candidate is in favor

of abortion rights when in fact she believes it is acceptable in cases of rape and incest.

An editorial that vehemently criticizes a politician’s position on gun control.

A tabloid newspaper cover featuring photographs of a government official at a strip club.

A journalist who writes a story saying a senator is guilty of corruption when he knows it is not be true.

+Which of the following is most likely to be an example of libel? A journalist who writes a story saying a senator is guilty

of corruption when he knows it is not be true.

+When faced with a decision about what to do in a given situation, if you know that what you are contemplating is wrong (because, for example, you know you’d be universally condemned), that means you’re confronted by an ethical dilemma. True False

+When faced with a decision about what to do in a given situation, if you know that what you are contemplating is wrong (because, for example, you know you’d be universally condemned), that means you’re confronted by an ethical dilemma. False

+When making an ethical choice as a journalist, the main goal is to:

Find an answer through a logical process that can be justified using ethical principles

Find an answer that is absolutely correct Find an answer that is in keeping with past precedent Find an answer that won’t anger your supervisor

+When making an ethical choice as a journalist, the main goal is to:

Find an answer through a logical process that can be justified using ethical principles

+In applying utilitarianism, you should… Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Place yourself behind a veil of ignorance so that you do

not consider characteristics of people involved in the situation.

Consider your duty to other people. Consider the amount of good that your decision will do

for the community as a whole.

+In applying utilitarianism, you should… Consider the amount of good that your decision will do

for the community as a whole.

+How can journalists strive for objectivity in their work?

By using an empirical approach similar to that of science to verify information

By always remaining neutral and telling “both sides” of a story

By never offering an opinion Objectivity in journalism is impossible because human

beings are hopelessly biased.

+How can journalists strive for objectivity in their work?

By using an empirical approach similar to that of science to verify information

+According to Kovach and Rosenstiel, the essence of journalism is a discipline of… Honesty Deontology Ethics Verification

+According to Kovach and Rosenstiel, the essence of journalism is a discipline of… Verification

+When did radio broadcasting begin?

The 1890s The 1920s The 1930s The 1960s

+When did radio broadcasting begin?

The 1920s

+Which of the following is an advantage of broadcast journalism over print? Ability to convey emotion Space Time Complexity

+Which of the following is an advantage of broadcast journalism over print? Ability to convey emotion

+What is the significance of the metaphor of the cannonball used by the author Alex Jones? It illustrates the impact that blogs can have on society. It symbolizes how much of modern communication —

from blogs to comedy shows and event to television news — depends on the information coming from newspaper journalism.

It symbolizes the damage that the “argument culture” is having on society.

It symbolizes the failure of newspapers to adapt to the digital revolution.

+What is the significance of the metaphor of the cannonball used by the author Alex Jones? It symbolizes how much of modern communication —

from blogs to comedy shows and event to television news — depends on the information coming from newspaper journalism.

+Where do most Americans get their news from? Cable TV News Local TV Newspapers Twitter

+Where do most Americans get their news from? Local TV

+What is one of the six current trends of News Media The use of cool graphics. The public is noticing the effects of newsroom

cutbacks. The internet is making getting news slower. The public is flocking to cable news in record numbers.

+What is one of the six current trends of News Media The public is noticing the effects of newsroom

cutbacks.

+Being the Watchdog is a role that journalism plays because it starts “barking” at the corruption of power. True False

+Being the Watchdog is a role that journalism plays because it starts “barking” at the corruption of power. True

+What does democracy need from the press? Information dissemination Accountability Representation Deliberation and Conflict Resolution All of the above

+What does democracy need from the press? All of the above

+All of the following are news elements except for … Timeliness Impact Currency Corporate Interest Conflict Novelty / Emotions Prominence Proximity

+All of the following are news elements except for … Corporate Interest

+The Golden Mean is best described as … Using the best extreme. Treating everyone the same. Finding the middle ground. Ignoring the problem so it will go away.

+The Golden Mean is best described as …

Finding the middle ground.

+What is “Snowfall”?

Frozen rain that falls from the sky due to weather conditions.

An article published in the Denver Post about skiing that mailed actual snow to subscribers.

NY Times, Pulitzer Prize Winning article about the 2012 Tunnel Creek Avalanche in the Cascade Mountains in Washington.

A sick new metal band from San Francisco, California, that also does music journalism.

+What is “Snowfall”?

NY Times, Pulitzer Prize Winning article about the 2012 Tunnel Creek Avalanche in the Cascade Mountains in Washington.

+“Snowfall” and “Aatsinki Season” are examples of what? The Internet Abstract art concepts that transcend our normal

conceptualization of beauty and space-time. Transmedia story telling. ON-Demand cable service.

+“Snowfall” and “Aatsinki Season” are examples of what? Transmedia story telling.

+Thank you all!

I wish you nothing but success in all your endeavors! Good luck! Have a great summer! For those of you continuing in the Journalism Program

remember: The graduate students in the program have been where you are, so if you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to ask us anything.

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