Foundations of Journalism Final 12/8
Conflict of Interest
"The toothbrush rule" Personal ties between the reporter and the reported that may affect the overall truth of a story through bias or prejudice.
Checkbook Journalism
Being paid to do a story.
3 Ways in Which News Should be Biased
Brevity, common good, interest
Defamation
Exposes a person to hatred, ridicule, or contempt; lowers one in the esteem of his or her acquaintances; causes one to be shunned; injures one in his or her business.
"False Light"
Facts arranged in a way so as to mislead an audience
Libel
False and defamatory statements in print or broadcast form, often resulting from negligence or poor reporting practices
4 Characteristics of Libel
False, subject identified, published, defaming
Fairness (3 Factors)
Impartiality No benefit for reporter No bias
Misinformation
Incorporating misleading information into one's memory of an event.
IMVAIN
Independent Multiple Verified Authoritative Informed Named
News
Informs
4 Ways to Invade Privacy
Intrusion, appropriation, false light, publication of embarrassing private facts
Intrusion
No consent given, trespasses
Propaganda
Persuades
Disinformation
Planting false stories in the media
Marketing
Sells
Appropriation
The media are prohibited from using a person's name or likeness for commercial gain without their consent.
Best Defense Against Libel
The truth
VAIDFIT
Verified? Asserted? Indirect Sources? Direct Sources? Fair? Inferences? Transparency?
Misrepresentation
Widespread plagiarism and fabrication