MCO 465 Final Exam Study Guide Latest Questions and Answers.

MCO 465 Final Exam Study Guide Latest Questions and Answers. From 1st quiz, Week 2: Ethics 1) Which of these-if any- is a reason a journalist might not act ethically? a. All of the above: If they’re not good enough to do the job, If they are on deadline and need to work quickly, If the ethical policies where they work are vague, and If there is severe pressure from competition. 2) The Detroit Free Press felt justified in using anonymous sources to expose NCAA violations in the University of Michigan football program because… a. The anonymous sources’ were consistent. 3) Which of these is not one of the four pillars of journalism ethics? a. Be Thorough 4) This is the best type of source, the one you would always like to use if you can. a. On the record 5) A sports journalist who endorses sporting goods might find themselves a. In a conflict of interest 6) The very first examples of what today would be considered “sports media” outlets in this country were what? a. Magazines 7) A reporter who promises to not name a source, but then does, runs the risk that future sources will not give them information. This is called what? a. The Chilling Effect 8) This term refers to a rational way of deciding what is good for individuals or society and to choose between competing moral principles or when there is not a clear right or wrong answer. a. Ethics 9) Unless otherwise agreed to prior to an interview, all conversations between a reporter and a source are considered to be what? a. “On the record” 10) This sports scandal was uncovered by a pair of early 20th century sportswriters. a. The fixed 1919 World Series MCO 465 Final Exam Study Guide Latest Questions and Answers. 11) Today it is common for sports journalists to report on professional athletes’ indiscretions. But during the 1920’s, that was not the case. Why? (Think of the Babe Ruth example) a. All of these answers are correct: Sports journalists did not perceive it to be part of their jobs. Sports journalists believed their job was to create heroes. Sports journalists believed if they printed the truth about athletes, readers would revolt and would no longer see a need for sports sections or sports reporters. 12) Which of these was a reason the all-sports newspaper the National failed? a. They couldn’t generate enough ad revenue and couldn’t get the paper out quickly. 13) This term refers to an individual’s code of behavior based on religious or philosophical principles, defining right and wrong in ways that may or may not be rational. a. Morals 14) The people who could potentially be impacted by your reporting, and whose feelings and motivations should be taken into account when coming to an ethical decision, are known collectively as what? a. Stakeholders 15) The front-page story about Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees possibly cheating on his wife ran contrary to what long-held unwritten rule about coverage of baseball players? a. That unless it impacts their play on the field, what they do off the field isn’t written about. 16) The number one thing that has fueled the growth of sports media in this country over time has been what? a. Money 17) The sensationalism of the early 20th century was so intense, there were calls-even among media personnel- for government-licensing. How was such licensing avoided? a. All of these answers are correct: Journalism schools opened, codes of ethics were drafted and adopted, and professional societies arose. 18) As long as sports and the media are intertwined in this way, their symbiotic relationship is likely to continue. a. Economically 19) We care that journalists act in an ethical manner and are honest because… a. It is a matter of trust 20) True or false: Print sports journalists in the 1980’s considered professionalism related issues to be the most serious problem facing their profession. a. True 21) True or False: According to a 2017 Reed and Harrison study, about 4 of every 7 trades discussed in NBA trade stories end up taking place. a. False Sports Media History  This has been the number one driver behind the growth and rise of sports media in this country. o Money, sports are first and foremost a business.  He launched the American Farmer magazine in 1819. o John Stuart Skinner; horseracing, fox hunting, fishing, and shooting  The section added to the magazine in 1825 and devoted to sports was called… o “The sporting Olio”  Eventually that section became its own magazine called….. o American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine  William Trotter Porter started his own sporting magazine in 1831 called… o The Spirit of Times  He was the first actual full-time sportswriter in American history and he also has a nickname that’s a bit of a misnomer. o  This was an early tabloid that occasionally covered sports. o  He started the first dedicated sports department at a daily American newspaper in 1883. What was the name of his newspaper and why do we know his name today? o Joseph Pulitzer; Pulitzer prize  He started the first newspaper sports section in 1895. o William Randolph Hearst  This was the biggest scandal of the early part of the 20th century and two sportswriters uncovered it. What was it and who were they? o The Black socks scandal; Ring Lardner and Hugh Fullerton  When was “The Golden Age of Sports” and who were some of its stars? o The 1920’s; Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Bill Tilden, and Red Grange  The major sports media development of the “Roaring Twenties” was what? o The radio  This was the first radio station in America, and broadcast the first official radio program. o KDKA Pittsburgh, Harold Arlin.