Which of the following is the best definition of libel as we discussed it in class?

Some reporters in recent years have helped tear down public opinion about journalism because of instances of

Even though journalists have a “code of ethics,” why do some magazines or newspapers NOT abide by these codes?

If a paper did one of the following, which one would be the LEAST likely to attract a libel suit against the paper?

If you can prove that you have LOST MONEY because of libel, you can sue for which kind of damages?

If you can prove that you have SUFFERED MENTALLY because of libel, you can sue for which kind of damages?

If you can prove that a NEWSPAPER ACTED RECKLESSLY and libeled you, you can sue for which kind of damages?

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media helps act as a watchdog of the government."

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media should give readers an indication about what the future holds."

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media can simply function as a place for fun."

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media does NOT tell us HOW to think but WHAT to think about."

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media serves as a place for people to share ideas."

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media acts as a source of historical information."

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media helps promote consumer product awareness."

Which FUNCTION of journalism is this? "The media is used by people to stimulate conversations about topics."

Newspapers and other media outlets can use the concept of "fair comment and criticism" to defend themselves against libel lawsuits. What does "fair comment and criticism" mean?

How did the Supreme Court's ruling on the Hazelwood Decision impact high school journalism?

U.S. citizens have certain privacy rights. Which right to privacy is this? "The media can NOT take or use a person's name or likeness for monetary (financial) gain."

U.S. citizens have certain privacy rights. Which right to privacy is this? "Journalists can NOT force their way into your home."

U.S. citizens have certain privacy rights. Which right to privacy is this? "Journalists can NOT take a picture of someone and suggest that something is happening that isn't true."

U.S. citizens have certain privacy rights. Which right to privacy is this? "Journalists can NOT reveal past criminal charges of a person IF that person has been good AND is not a public figure."

The inspection and approval of any public document by an outside agency (like the government or anyone NOT on staff) BEFORE it’s released to the public is called

While permissible at times, editors need to always remember that obscenity (vulgar language in particular) is

In general, most MAINSTREAM journalists have what attitude about the use of obscenity in their publication?

One key criticism that the public has had about journalism in the past few years is that sometimes the media seems

Many people want journalists to be objective in their reporting of the facts. What does being objective mean?

Avoiding libel is important to publications. One thing that can help is providing attribution. What is attribution?

Which of the following is the BEST defense a publication has AGAINST libel?