Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Reporter’s privilege stems from the Freedom of Information Act.
2. Most states prohibit any form of reporter’s privilege.
3. Of those states that have shield laws, there is consistency in how the laws are worded and applied.
4. Some state courts have ruled that reporter’s privilege is embedded in their state constitutions.

1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True

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Asking yourself which of the following questions will help you to consider whether the topic will be suitable for your listeners?

A. How much do I care about this topic? B. How much will my audience care about this topic? C. How much do I know about this topic? D. How appropriate is this topic for my audience?

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