Bacj 250:Media Ethics And Journalism Question Paper
Bacj 250:Media Ethics And Journalism
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 250
UNIT TITLE : ETHICS AND JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and two other questions
Question One
Discuss under what circumstances the use of a hidden camera would be justified in investigative journalism and when it would not be justified. (30 marks)
Question Two
Discuss the ethical problems connected with naming or not naming in news stories of people accused but not convicted of sexual offences.
(10 Marks)
Victims of rape are not normally identified by name in news stories. Should those accused of rape enjoy the same protection? Give reasons for your answer.
(10 marks)
Question Three
"In cases involving personal grief or shock, inquiries should be made with sensitivity and discretion." Discuss this statement, giving examples. (20 Marks)
Question Four
"Journalists should not use financial information they receive in advance for their own benefit and should not pass the information to others." Discuss, giving examples. (20 marks)
Question Five
"Journalists should generally identify themselves and not obtain or seek to obtain information or pictures through misrepresentation of subterfuge." Discuss.
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