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MAC214
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Caption for an investigative story can never be in question format. True or False?
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Proprietorial interference, which is one of the limitations to investigative reporting means_______
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When was West African Pilot founded __?
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The first centre of attraction to the readers in an investigative story is the
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What is the consequence of the inaccurate estimates of the journalist’s audience?
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For a journalist to be a watch dog, he must engaged in ________
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James Bright Davies founded _in 1910 ?
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In order not to be engulfed in litigation, the subeditor must not have a working knowledge of the law and ethics of the profession. True or False _?
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______Is a factual report of news that is current and important
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An investigative story always starts with
11 / 50
A lead, as it refers to the writing of news reports, simply is an to a news story
12 / 50
The law of __is one of the most common allegations brought against journalists.
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Which of these is not among the characteristics of news
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According to Burns (2002), news provided by a journalist performs _____major functions in a society.
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The level of fault a plaintiff needs to prove depends on whether the plaintiff is a public figure or a individual.
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The beginning of journalism in Nigeria could be traced to _______
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If a media house lacks required media gadget to carry out the investigative reporting, such media house is limited _______
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occurs when a journalist does not identify himself/herself as a reporter in obtaining information from a source.
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If Nigerian government seized the license of a media house for engaging in investigative reporting, this limitation is under
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The purpose of in-depth investigative stories is generally to something. True or False?
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Investigative reporting also involves uncovering social, economic or cultural developments
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Judging whether a statement is defamatory will normally involves how many steps?
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One of this is not a limitation of investigative Reporting
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Press laws in many African countries take their roots from common law family of the English or law family of the French
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In developing an investigative report item more than one source is essential. True OR False?
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Newsgroups is also known as
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According to________ (2000) a primary source is an expert recognized as aleading authority on a topic
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Nigeria’s press laws are based on British and traditions?
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Technological limitation means a media house lacks required _______to carry out the investigative reporting,
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The elements of defamation includes all, except:
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Lorenz and Vivian identified_____ steps process to a reasonable ethical decision
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Most investigative stories are presented in feature format. True OR False?
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How many stages is the alternate ‘view of press’ theory proposed by Steven Ward?
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Should an investigative reporter pay attention to deadlines? Yes OR No?
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The two major types of interview according to Itule and Anderson are Funnel and
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Conflicts can arise where a journalist is involved in politics or personal relationships or vested interests.
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The Iwe Irohin was Written by
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All reporters are investigators
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If journalist underestimates or overestimates their audience, there is a tendency that
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Inequalities in capitalist dominated societies lead to
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“Threat to life” is a to investigative journalism
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Which of these is not among the elements of investigative reporting?
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First person narrator is allowed in breaking news. True or false _?
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Media gatekeepers exist to ensure that standards and expectations are met. True OR False __?
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Who formulated Categorical Imperative __?
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are the life blood of a good investigative story.
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Media owners influence is a type of _______ limitations to investigative reporting
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“People should behave only as they wish everyone else to behave” This statement is emphasised in which of the ethical principles ?
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The history of Journalism in Nigeria cannot be complete without the mention of______
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The ______communication model was propounded 1948
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