Question 1

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 6

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 7

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 8

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Which graphic organizer would best help the reader think through the ideas in this passage?

A) a time line that lists the events in the order they occurred
B) a line diagram that shows main points and details of an informational essay
C) a Venn diagram that shows similarities and differences between two topics
D) none of the above

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Question 9

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 10

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
According to the text, what is an example of a complex ethical dilemma?

A) reporting on a sensitive and private event, such as rape
B) respecting the First Amendment
C) following ethical guidelines in professional matters
D) all of the above

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Question 11

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 12

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 13

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 14

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 15

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 16

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 17

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 18

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 19

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 20

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Which graphic organizer would best help the reader think through the ideas in this passage?

A) a time line that lists the events in the order they occurred
B) a line diagram that shows main points and details of an informational essay
C) a Venn diagram that shows similarities and differences between two topics
D) none of the above

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Question 21

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;All of the following sentences with indefinite pronouns are correct except&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Several of the books on the bestseller list look interesting to me.&#10;B) &#8203;Most of the movies were filmed in Europe that year.&#10;C) &#8203;Many of the players work out at least twice a day to stay in shape.&#10;D) &#8203;Some of the produce go to small family-owned restaurants.

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Question 22

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 23

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer the following questions . Effective research requires the ability to&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;become an expert on a given topic in order to present the information accurately and fairly.&#10;B) &#8203;rewrite in note form all the information that is pertinent to the topic.&#10;C) &#8203;read all of the information about a topic of research.&#10;D) &#8203;narrow choices of sources by recognizing the difference between quality and questionable ones.

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Question 24

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 25

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;All of the following statements are true about pronoun-antecedent agreement except&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;A pronoun needs to match its antecedent in person and number, but not in gender.&#10;B) &#8203;A pronoun must have the same person, number, and gender as the antecedent.&#10;C) &#8203;A pronoun needs to match its antecedent in person.&#10;D) &#8203;A pronoun needs to match its antecedent in number.

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Question 26

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer the following questions . An effective argument&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;may include several logical fallacies.&#10;B) &#8203;offers information without giving an opinion.&#10;C) &#8203;reveals personal thoughts and feelings.&#10;D) &#8203;develops a logical claim and supports it with reliable evidence.

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Question 27

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;Which of the following verb choices is correct? &#34;A company or graduate schools _____ students' credentials by obtaining a copy of their transcripts.&#34;&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;certifies&#10;B) &#8203;certify&#10;C) &#8203;certifys&#10;D) &#8203;will certified

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Question 28

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;When considering a choice of topics for a research report, you should be sure that&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;the topic is well suited to your interests and is neither too broad nor too specific.&#10;B) &#8203;you can find enough information about the topic.&#10;C) &#8203;you have enough time to research and write about this topic.&#10;D) &#8203;all of the above

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Question 29

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;The correct way to fix a comma splice is by&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;adding a coordinating conjunction or a subordinating conjunction.&#10;B) &#8203;replacing the comma with a period and creating two separate sentences.&#10;C) &#8203;replacing the comma with a semicolon.&#10;D) &#8203;all of the above

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Question 30

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;All of the following sentences have correct pronoun-antecedent agreement except&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Parents and grandparents take great delight in their offspring's accomplishments.&#10;B) &#8203;Either Tanya or Lakesha will share her notes with you.&#10;C) &#8203;Each child will have to have their papers signed before they can attend school.&#10;D) &#8203;Each student should have his or her own library card.

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Question 31

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer the following questions . All of the following are true about the structure of informational writing except&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;The first part introduces the topic and states the thesis.&#10;B) &#8203;The body is used to generate questions about the thesis that are answered in the conclusion.&#10;C) &#8203;The middle paragraphs support and develop the thesis.&#10;D) &#8203;The closing part usually reviews what has been said.

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Question 32

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer the following questions . A form of summary writing that restates an idea in the writer's own words is known as&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;paraphrasing.&#10;B) &#8203;analyzing.&#10;C) &#8203;quoting.&#10;D) &#8203;all of the above

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Question 33

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 34

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;Which of the following sentences is correct?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;My father and I decided traveling to Europe next year and look for our relatives.&#10;B) &#8203;My father and I decided travel to Europe next year and looked for our relatives.&#10;C) &#8203;My father and I decided will travel to Europe next year and will look for our relatives.&#10;D) &#8203;My father and I decided to travel to Europe next year to look for our relatives.

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Question 35

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;Which coordinating conjunction should be used to connect these independent clauses? &#34;My sister wanted to become a nurse anesthetist, _____ after working as a nurse for two years, she applied to several schools, hoping to get accepted into a program.&#34;&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;so&#10;B) &#8203;for&#10;C) &#8203;yet&#10;D) &#8203;nor

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Question 36

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;Which of the following simple sentences is incorrect? &#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Neither his mother nor his father is prepared for him to enter the army.&#10;B) &#8203;Her sister and her brother are visiting and are taking her out for her birthday.&#10;C) &#8203;Tyson's motorcycle, car, and truck is going to need repairs.&#10;D) &#8203;Tania's roommate studied for an hour, worked out at the gym, and then took a nap.

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Question 37

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;Which of the following indicates the proper way to fix a sentence fragment?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Add a missing subject.&#10;B) &#8203;Add a missing predicate or a helping verb.&#10;C) &#8203;Provide words that complete the thought of the sentence.&#10;D) &#8203;all of the above

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Question 38

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 39

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 40

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;All of the following sentences have correct subject and verb agreement except&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;I am willing to work with a tutor in order to pass calculus.&#10;B) &#8203;You was supposed to meet me in the cafeteria after your class.&#10;C) &#8203;They were given extra time to complete the assignment by their professor.&#10;D) &#8203;He was taken to the emergency room after complaining of pain in his arm.

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Question 41

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
Which of the following correctly fixes the underlined error in sentence 2?

A) it's
B) his or her
C) their
D) our

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Question 42

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
According to the text, what is an example of a complex ethical dilemma?

A) reporting on a sensitive and private event, such as rape
B) respecting the First Amendment
C) following ethical guidelines in professional matters
D) all of the above

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Question 43

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
In order to correct sentence 9,

A) change children to child.
B) change other's to others '.
C) change emotions to emotion 's.
D) change recognize to recognized.

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Question 44

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
The purpose of the second paragraph is to

A) identify the four types of ethical issues in journalism.
B) describe the importance of maintaining privacy.
C) summarize the purpose of the First Amendment.
D) explain the reasons journalists may make errors in judgment.

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Question 45

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
In order to correct sentence 7,

A) remove the comma after thus .
B) change can influences to will influences.
C) change influences to influence.
D) change express to expresses .

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Question 46

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Which graphic organizer would best help the reader think through the ideas in this passage?

A) a time line that lists the events in the order they occurred
B) a line diagram that shows main points and details of an informational essay
C) a Venn diagram that shows similarities and differences between two topics
D) none of the above

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Question 47

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
In order to correct sentence 6,

A) change the first pronoun they to them.
B) change the second pronoun they to them.
C) change the relative pronoun that to which.
D) change the verb tense of remained to would remain.

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Question 48

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 49

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
Sentence 3 is a

A) correct sentence.
B) run-on sentence.
C) comma splice.
D) fragment.

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Question 50

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
Which of the following correctly fixes the underlined error in sentence 2?

A) it's
B) his or her
C) their
D) our

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Question 51

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 52

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Which graphic organizer would best help the reader think through the ideas in this passage?

A) a time line that lists the events in the order they occurred
B) a line diagram that shows main points and details of an informational essay
C) a Venn diagram that shows similarities and differences between two topics
D) none of the above

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Question 53

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
According to the text, what is an example of a complex ethical dilemma?

A) reporting on a sensitive and private event, such as rape
B) respecting the First Amendment
C) following ethical guidelines in professional matters
D) all of the above

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Question 54

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Which graphic organizer would best help the reader think through the ideas in this passage?

A) a time line that lists the events in the order they occurred
B) a line diagram that shows main points and details of an informational essay
C) a Venn diagram that shows similarities and differences between two topics
D) none of the above

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Question 55

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
Which of the following correctly fixes the underlined error in sentence 2?

A) it's
B) his or her
C) their
D) our

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Question 56

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
Which of the following correctly fixes the underlined error in sentence 2?

A) it's
B) his or her
C) their
D) our

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Question 57

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
In order to correct sentence 6,

A) change the first pronoun they to them.
B) change the second pronoun they to them.
C) change the relative pronoun that to which.
D) change the verb tense of remained to would remain.

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Question 58

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Which graphic organizer would best help the reader think through the ideas in this passage?

A) a time line that lists the events in the order they occurred
B) a line diagram that shows main points and details of an informational essay
C) a Venn diagram that shows similarities and differences between two topics
D) none of the above

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Question 59

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
According to the text, what is an example of a complex ethical dilemma?

A) reporting on a sensitive and private event, such as rape
B) respecting the First Amendment
C) following ethical guidelines in professional matters
D) all of the above

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Question 60

Directions: Examine the following paragraph and identify the errors in the underlined parts of each sentence.
¹ Expression of anger vary around the world. ²Suppose a child has just completed its detailed drawing. ³When a classmate spills a drink, ruining the drawing. ⁴Most American children would respond with anger. ⁵In contrast, children growing up in east asian countries that practice buddhism (e. g ., Mongolia, Thailand, and nepal) rarely respond with anger because this goes against the Buddhist tenet to extend loving kindness to all people . ⁶Instead, they probably remained quiet and experience shame that they had left the drawing in a vulnerable position. ⁷Thus, culture can influences when and how much children express emotion. ⁸Of course, expressing emotion is only part of the developmental story. ⁹Children must also learn to recognize other's emotions.
-Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , pp. 183-184
In order to correct sentence 9,

A) change children to child.
B) change other's to others '.
C) change emotions to emotion 's.
D) change recognize to recognized.

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Question 61

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions.&#10; &#10;What is the topic of this graphic?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;effect of smoking on life expectancy in men and women&#10;B) &#8203;comparison of current life expectancy in men and women&#10;C) &#8203;change in life expectancy in men and women in future decades&#10;D) &#8203;change in life expectancy in men and women in past decades

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Question 62

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
According to the text, what is an example of a complex ethical dilemma?

A) reporting on a sensitive and private event, such as rape
B) respecting the First Amendment
C) following ethical guidelines in professional matters
D) all of the above

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Question 63

Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322).
Ethics Define Responsibilities
¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession.
²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues.
³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true.
⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories).
⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy.
⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens.
Use the context to determine the best meaning of haphazard in paragraph 2.

A) organized
B) unplanned
C) fast
D) determined

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Question 64

Academic Writing Directions:&#10;Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.&#10;One trait of an expository essay is that&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;it seldom includes definition, comparison, or classification.&#10;B) &#8203;it provides information and explanation about topics and ideas.&#10;C) &#8203;it is not a style used in textbooks.&#10;D) &#8203;its primary purpose is to entertain the reader.

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