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Modern Journalism: Law, Ethics, and Craft

A focused examination of advanced reporting practices, legal principles, and contemporary challenges for journalists.

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In the U.S., which federal statute specifically prohibits law enforcement from searching and seizing journalists' work product and documentary materials, protecting sources and unpublished information?
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In U.S. defamation law, what is the legal standard that a public figure must prove against a news organization to win a lawsuit, demonstrating the false statement was made with knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard for the truth?
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In news writing, what is the primary function of the 'nut graf' within an article's structure?
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Which U.S. regulatory body's guidelines require journalists or influencers to clearly disclose if they received free products, trips, or other compensation when publishing a review or endorsement?
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What term describes a public relations tactic where a subject of an upcoming negative news story releases information or their own version of events proactively, before the journalist's story runs?
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As of 2026, which emerging technology is considered one of the most pressing new challenges for journalists in verifying the authenticity of visual and audio evidence?
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According to standard journalistic ethics, if a source speaks to a reporter 'off the record,' what is the generally agreed-upon rule for using that information?
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In newsroom terminology, what does the word 'graf' typically refer to?
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Which fundamental news writing structure is characterized by presenting the most critical information at the beginning, followed by supporting details in descending order of importance?
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Modern Journalism: Law, Ethics, and Craft

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In the U.S., which federal statute specifically prohibits law enforcement from searching and seizing journalists' work product and documentary materials, protecting sources and unpublished information?

In U.S. defamation law, what is the legal standard that a public figure must prove against a news organization to win a lawsuit, demonstrating the false statement was made with knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard for the truth?

In news writing, what is the primary function of the 'nut graf' within an article's structure?

Which U.S. regulatory body's guidelines require journalists or influencers to clearly disclose if they received free products, trips, or other compensation when publishing a review or endorsement?

What term describes a public relations tactic where a subject of an upcoming negative news story releases information or their own version of events proactively, before the journalist's story runs?

As of 2026, which emerging technology is considered one of the most pressing new challenges for journalists in verifying the authenticity of visual and audio evidence?

According to standard journalistic ethics, if a source speaks to a reporter 'off the record,' what is the generally agreed-upon rule for using that information?

In newsroom terminology, what does the word 'graf' typically refer to?

Which fundamental news writing structure is characterized by presenting the most critical information at the beginning, followed by supporting details in descending order of importance?

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