Question 1

For a sports journalist, misrepresentation includes .

Accepted Answer

A)  Pretending to be someone other than a journalist 
B)  Providing information in a story that is not completely accurate 
C)  Falsely telling a source information that might not be true 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pretending to be someone other than a journalist 
B)  Providing information in a story that is not completely accurate 
C)  Falsely telling a source information that might not be true 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

According to Chapter 18, reporters using information from social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) without confirming the source of the information is accepted practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

It is acceptable to negotiate the use of information with a Sports Information Director.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

According to Chapter 18, the Associated Press Sports Editors ethical guidelines are and not .

Accepted Answer

A)  For fun; serious guidelines 
B)  Unacceptable; appropriate for today 
C)  Guidelines; hard-and-fast rules 
D)  Ignored; beneficial 
A)  For fun; serious guidelines 
B)  Unacceptable; appropriate for today 
C)  Guidelines; hard-and-fast rules 
D)  Ignored; beneficial

Question 5

A "freebie" is when a reporter receives something at a reduced price from a source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Public relations professionals sincerely believe they can earn positive coverage by providing small gifts to sports journalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Email interviews should only be conducted .

Accepted Answer

A)  With high school and college athletes 
B)  When you need to get information immediately 
C)  As a last resort to get information 
D)  All of the above 
A)  With high school and college athletes 
B)  When you need to get information immediately 
C)  As a last resort to get information 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

is the lifeblood of credibility and trust with sources and the public.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accuracy 
B)  Fabrication 
C)  Creativity 
D)  Answers A and C 
A)  Accuracy 
B)  Fabrication 
C)  Creativity 
D)  Answers A and C

Question 9

The main issue with payola and freebies is .

Accepted Answer

A)  The perception that the reporter will only write positive stories about the source 
B)  After accepting, the reporter is obligated to write positive stories about the source 
C)  How to record them on a federal tax form 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The perception that the reporter will only write positive stories about the source 
B)  After accepting, the reporter is obligated to write positive stories about the source 
C)  How to record them on a federal tax form 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

"Payola" refers to .

Accepted Answer

A)  A kind of Payless Shoes worn by sports journalists 
B)  A plant used by Native Americans and sports journalists known for its psychoactive properties 
C)  A knockoff kind of Crayola crayon 
D)  Money or reward given to a reporter for writing positive stories 
A)  A kind of Payless Shoes worn by sports journalists 
B)  A plant used by Native Americans and sports journalists known for its psychoactive properties 
C)  A knockoff kind of Crayola crayon 
D)  Money or reward given to a reporter for writing positive stories

For a sports journalist, misrepresentation includes .

According to Chapter 18, reporters using information from social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) without confirming the source of the information is accepted practice.

It is acceptable to negotiate the use of information with a Sports Information Director.

According to Chapter 18, the Associated Press Sports Editors ethical guidelines are and not .

A "freebie" is when a reporter receives something at a reduced price from a source.

Public relations professionals sincerely believe they can earn positive coverage by providing small gifts to sports journalists.

Email interviews should only be conducted .

is the lifeblood of credibility and trust with sources and the public.

The main issue with payola and freebies is .

"Payola" refers to .

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Preparation: Tools for Successful Sports Reporting and Writing

Sports Writing: the Basics

Beginnings I: Leads

Beginnings Ii: Advanced Lead Writing

Beginnings Iii: Overused Leads

Middles I: Story Structures

Middles Ii: Effective Interviewing

International Sports Reporting

Middles Iv: Playbyplay

Story Endings

Other Types of Stories I: Sidebars

Other Types of Stories Ii: Previews and Follows

Other Types of Stories Iii: Sports Columns

Other Types of Stories Iv: Features and Profiles

Other Types of Stories V: Sports News and Enterprise

Final Points I: Stylistic Errors to Avoid

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Exam 18: Final Points Ii: Sports Journalism Ethics

For a sports journalist, misrepresentation includes .

According to Chapter 18, reporters using information from social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) without confirming the source of the information is accepted practice.

It is acceptable to negotiate the use of information with a Sports Information Director.

According to Chapter 18, the Associated Press Sports Editors ethical guidelines are and not .

A "freebie" is when a reporter receives something at a reduced price from a source.

Public relations professionals sincerely believe they can earn positive coverage by providing small gifts to sports journalists.

Email interviews should only be conducted .

is the lifeblood of credibility and trust with sources and the public.

The main issue with payola and freebies is .

"Payola" refers to .

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Preparation: Tools for Successful Sports Reporting and Writing

Sports Writing: the Basics

Beginnings I: Leads

Beginnings Ii: Advanced Lead Writing

Beginnings Iii: Overused Leads

Middles I: Story Structures

Middles Ii: Effective Interviewing

International Sports Reporting

Middles Iv: Playbyplay

Story Endings

Other Types of Stories I: Sidebars

Other Types of Stories Ii: Previews and Follows

Other Types of Stories Iii: Sports Columns

Other Types of Stories Iv: Features and Profiles

Other Types of Stories V: Sports News and Enterprise

Final Points I: Stylistic Errors to Avoid

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