Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which to measure whether to broadcast or publish private information about an individual?
a) What's the purpose for which the information will be used?
b) Is the purpose legitimate and important?
c) Is the desired information relevant to this purpose?
d) Is invading an individual's privacy the only - or the least offensive - way to obtain the information?
e) Would revealing private information be likely to advance the career of the journalist who is revealing it?
e
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Copy editors must have questioning minds for this primary reason:
a. to represent the integrity of the writer b. to represent the credibility of the publication c. to represent the reader d. to represent her or his own reputation
Howard thinks that relationships are the most important aspect of life. So, if he has information that might disappoint or upset the other person, he may not share it completely. Howard probably prefers a(n) ________ style of communication.
A. indirect B. understated C. elaborate D. direct