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chapter 2 vocab
10 cards·by Miracleeivette
A system of moral principles.
Ethics
Fictional characters a news writer creates by using characteristics of several real
people.This practice is frowned upon by ethical journal
Composite characters
The ability to inspire belief & trust.
Credibility
Written defamation; damaging false statements against another person or institution
thatappear in writing or that are spoken (broadcast) fr
Libel
Censorship, or restrain in advance of publication. This is illegal in the United
Statesexcept in the rarest of the circumstances, usually p
Prior Restrain
The ability to make fair, neutral observations about people & events
Objectivity
The opportunity for permitting a person criticized in a story to respond to that criticism
inthe same story.
Right of reply
The taking & using a one’s own the writings or inventions of another person.
Plagiarism
A damaging false statement against another person or institution spoken or broadcast.
Slander
a libel defense that protects a journalist expressed opinion of public figures.
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