Question 1

In the past, gatekeeping allowed media professionals to determine what people would and would not see.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are some places to verify information?

Accepted Answer

Source documents, legacy media

Question 3

It is easy to dig into a piece or challenge a statement when that information comes from a source you dislike or that espouses a position with which you disagree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are the best ways to fight fake news?

Accepted Answer

Consider the source. Where information c

Question 5

A simple fact check ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is rarely necessary 
B)  is not a good idea 
C)  is often overlooked 
D)  can take a significant amount of time 
A)  is rarely necessary 
B)  is not a good idea 
C)  is often overlooked 
D)  can take a significant amount of time

Question 6

Accuracy is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the most important aspect of your job 
B)  a waste of time 
C)  impossible to achieve 
D)  optional 
A)  the most important aspect of your job 
B)  a waste of time 
C)  impossible to achieve 
D)  optional

Question 7

It's rarely a good idea to use yourself as a source, even if you've become an expert on the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Just because a quick Google search reveals dozens of stories on a given topic, it doesn't always follow that the information is true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______ is another internet trend that can cause problems for media outlets.

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus 
B)  Fame 
C)  Hoaxes 
D)  Oddity 
A)  Focus 
B)  Fame 
C)  Hoaxes 
D)  Oddity

In the past, gatekeeping allowed media professionals to determine what people would and would not see.

What are some places to verify information?

It is easy to dig into a piece or challenge a statement when that information comes from a source you dislike or that espouses a position with which you disagree.

What are the best ways to fight fake news?

A simple fact check ______.

Accuracy is ______.

It's rarely a good idea to use yourself as a source, even if you've become an expert on the topic.

Just because a quick Google search reveals dozens of stories on a given topic, it doesn't always follow that the information is true.

______ is another internet trend that can cause problems for media outlets.

Know Your Audience

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Interviewing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Law and Ethics in Media Writing

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters

Exam 2: Being Accurate, Relying on the Facts

In the past, gatekeeping allowed media professionals to determine what people would and would not see.

What are some places to verify information?

It is easy to dig into a piece or challenge a statement when that information comes from a source you dislike or that espouses a position with which you disagree.

What are the best ways to fight fake news?

A simple fact check ______.

Accuracy is ______.

It's rarely a good idea to use yourself as a source, even if you've become an expert on the topic.

Just because a quick Google search reveals dozens of stories on a given topic, it doesn't always follow that the information is true.

______ is another internet trend that can cause problems for media outlets.

Know Your Audience

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Interviewing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Law and Ethics in Media Writing

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters