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Chapter 2 Vocab
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Ethics
A system of moral principles.
Composite charcters
Fictional characters a news writer creates by using characteristics of several real
people.This practice is frowned upon by ethical journal
Credibility
The ability to inspire belief and trust.
Libel
Written defamation; damaging false statements against another person or institution that
appear in writing or that are spoken (broadcast) fr
Prior Restraint
Censorship, or restraint in advance of publication. This is illegal in the United States
except in the rarest of circumstances, usually pert
Objectivity
The ability to make fair, neutral observation about people and events.
Right of Reply
The opportunity for permitting a person criticized in a story to respond to that criticism in
the same story.
Plagiarism
The taking and using as one’s own the writings or inventions of another person.