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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.

Bacj 250:Media Ethics And Journalism Question Paper

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