Exam 13: Diversity

Brian Bull talks about the new, so‐called barbershops or powwows. What is he referring to?

There was a case in Los Angeles during 1995 that caused a lot of discussion because it used a term some consider discriminatory against African Americans. The case involved a famous football player. What was the name of the player?

Which of the following elements impacts a journalist's ability to show diversity in a story?

To try and understand shifts in demographics, which is the best place for a journalist to get the information?

In the Britney Spears story covered by a student reporter, what was the biggest mistake she made in reporting and writing that story?

How do you make sure you're moving in the direction of more inclusive reporting?

When covering a crime story, a reporter must have at least five pieces of information before going on the air with a description of a suspect.

One of the fastest growing minority groups in the country according to the U.S. Census is _____.

There is one simple strategy to use when dealing with the issues of stereotypes: If you don't understand something, _____.

Becoming aware of your biases can help you produce _____ and _____ stories because that's the job of all journalists.

A stereotype is basically an oversimplification where all members of a group are considered to be the same.

The Pew Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism study found that the media reflected more positive coverage of Sarah Palin than they did of Barack Obama.

Journalists who do NOT look beyond _____ are NOT doingtheir job.

It is always important to give one's race when giving the description of a suspect.

The best way to diversify your sources is to build relationships before you need them.

The best way to show respect for diversity is by covering "black stories" during Black history month.

You are out covering the protests at the state capitol inArizona while everyone waits to see whether the governor will sign the new immigration bill into law. About 2,000 protesters are on the scene with signs, and they are chanting "Sí, se puede," which means "Yes, we can." Several students are arrested for chaining themselves to the door of the capitol to protest the bill. Across the street five supporters with signs are chanting in support of the bill. You have 1:15 to tell your story, and you want to make sure you tell both sides. How much time do you give to the supporters, and how much time do you give to the protesters? Should they get an equal amount of time when it comes to sound bites?

How many details should you have before going on‐air with a suspect description?

The show Dateline on NBC aired a piece about the use of the word "nigger" in Huckleberry Finn.

During the 2008 presidential election, the presence of such adiverse candidate pool raised a lot of questions about diversity. Which of the following diversity issues were addressed?