Question

evaluate the following statements about reporters and journalists and determine whether they are true or false. click all of the answers that are true. a reporters are expected to insert their personal opinion into their stories. b a reporters job is to convince or persuade readers. c reporters and columnists are both considered journalists. d a reporter is expected to report just the facts as they are known at the time.

Explanation:

• Option A: Journalistic ethics require objectivity, so reporters should not insert personal opinions. Thus, A is false.
• Option B: Reporters aim to inform with facts, not convince/persuade (that's more for opinion pieces or advocacy). Thus, B is false.
• Option C: Reporters (who report news) and columnists (who write opinion columns, but still part of journalism) are both journalists. Thus, C is true.
• Option D: Reporters are expected to report factual information as accurately and objectively as possible at the time. Thus, D is true.

Answer:

C. Reporters and columnists are both considered journalists.
D. A reporter is expected to report just the facts as they are known at the time.