Year 10
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at what is meant by the term 'responsible journalism'. We will explore the key terminology associated with responsible journalism: verification, independence and accountability. In this lesson, we will also consider how the media is regulated in the UK and examine the case for greater media regulation.
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5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?
True
Q2.
True or false, 'Democracy' comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning people, and 'kratos' meaning power?
False
Q3.
True or false, a democracy is a country where the people choose the government?
False
Q4.
Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?
Censored by the government
Controlled by the government
Does not take responsibility for their actions
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a key role of the media in a democracy?
Exchanging ideas and opinions
Holding those in power to account
Informing and influencing the public
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, journalists should aim to be biased when they are reporting on a story?
True
Q2.
Which of the following sets out the regulations to be followed by the BBC?
NUJ Code of Conduct
The Editors' Code of Practice
Q3.
True or false, a story about a reformed criminal winning the lottery is in the public interest?
True
Q4.
What was the Leveson Inquiry set up to investigate?
Payments given to criminals for information
The rules which should be set out for the BBC in the Royal Charter
Who owns newspapers in the UK
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a key role of the media in a democracy?
Holding those in power to account
Informing the public