Question 1

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions.

What is the topic of this graphic?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Academic Reading and Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322). Ethics Define Responsibilities ¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession. ²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues. ³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true. ⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories). ⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy. ⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens. Use the context to determine the best meaning of the term checkbook journalism in paragraph 4.

Accepted Answer

Checkbook journalism refers to the practice of paying sources for their stories, which raises ethical concerns about fairness and impartiality in reporting.

Question 3

Academic Reading and Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322). Ethics Define Responsibilities ¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession. ²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues. ³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true. ⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories). ⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy. ⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens. What type of voice does the author use for this writing?

Accepted Answer

The author uses an academic voice, as the passage is informative, objective, and structured to educate the reader about ethical issues in journalism.

Question 4

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
One trait of an expository essay is that​

Accepted Answer

Expository essays are designed to provide information and explanation about topics and ideas, often using definitions, comparisons, and classifications.

Question 5

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following is not a feature of an academic voice?​

Accepted Answer

Academic writing avoids slang and informal contractions to maintain a formal tone.

Question 6

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following is an effective technique for showing the chronological order of events?​

Accepted Answer

Using time transitions is an effective technique for showing the chronological order of events as it helps to clearly indicate the sequence in which events occur.

Question 7

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. 
  
Women will see an increase in life expectancy in every decade between now and 2040.​

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions.

Over the next three decades, what will happen to the life expectancy of men?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
During the revision process, the writer should revise sentences that​

Accepted Answer

During the revision process, a writer should address all these issues: short and choppy sentences, lack of variety, and overuse of passive verbs, to improve clarity and engagement.

Question 10

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following types of context clues can help identify unfamiliar words in a text?​

Accepted Answer

All of the listed options (definitions built into the text, words in a series, and synonyms) are types of context clues that can help identify unfamiliar words in a text.

Question 11

Academic Reading and Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322). Ethics Define Responsibilities ¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession. ²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues. ³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true. ⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories). ⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy. ⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens. Use the context to determine the best meaning of impartiality in paragraph 4.

Accepted Answer

Impartiality means lack of bias.

Question 12

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions.

What type of graphic is this?​

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following sentences should be eliminated during the revision process?​

Accepted Answer

All of the above sentences should be eliminated during the revision process because they either repeat information, include unrelated content, or contain inaccuracies, all of which can detract from the clarity and coherence of the writing.

Question 14

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
All of the following are strategies for checking for errors in your writing except ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing,...

Question 15

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. 
  
By 2040, the life expectancy for men and women will be about the same.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics...

Question 16

Academic Reading and Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322). Ethics Define Responsibilities ¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession. ²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues. ³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true. ⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories). ⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy. ⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens. Choose the primary method of organization used by this author.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Academic Reading and Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge...

Question 17

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following sentences best describes narrative writing?​

Accepted Answer

Narrative writing involves telling a story or recounting an experience, often focusing on personal significance to the writer.

Question 18

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Which of the following are common transitions for cause-effect essays?​

Accepted Answer

Cause-effect essays often use transitions like "since," "because," and "therefore" to show the relationship between causes and effects.

Question 19

Academic Writing Directions:
Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
What are some transition words that a writer might use in a process essay?​

Accepted Answer

Transition words like "first," "second," "third," "next," and "finally" are used in process essays to indicate the sequence of steps or stages in a process.

Question 20

Academic Reading and Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Shirley Biagi's communication textbook, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media (pages 314-322). Ethics Define Responsibilities ¹Discussions about how journalists answer for what they do center on ethics. The word derives from the Greek word ethos , meaning the guiding spirit or traditions that govern a culture . Part of America's culture is the unique protection offered by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, so any discussion of ethics and the American media acknowledge the cultural belief that the First Amendment privilege carries with it special obligations. Among these obligations are professional ethics, the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession. ²Journalists sometimes make poor ethical judgments for several reasons. One is because they work quickly and their actions can be haphazard . Another centers around the fact that the lust to be first with a story can override the desire to be right. In addition, journalists sometimes don't know enough to question the truthfulness of what they're told. Furthermore, they may win attention and professional success quickly by ignoring ethical standards. And finally, journalists sometimes are insensitive to the consequences of their stories for the people they cover. As a consequence of its profession, the media face four different types of ethical issues. ³The first type of ethical issue faced by the media is truthfulness. Truthfulness in reporting means more than accuracy and telling the truth to get a story. Truthfulness also means not misrepresenting the people or the underlying motives of a story to readers and viewers, as well as not reporting disinformation. Another aspect of truthfulness is the belief that government officials should not use the media for their own ends by "planting" stories that aren't true. ⁴The second ethical issue is fairness. Fairness implies impartiality . This means the journalist has nothing personal to gain from a report. Also, fairness means that there are no hidden benefits to the reporter or to the source from the story being presented or not presented. Criticism of the press for unfairness results from debates over insider friendships, conflicts of interest, and checkbook journalism (reporters who pay their sources for stories). ⁵Not only must reporters be fair, they must also respect privacy. Reporting on illnesses and on rape is the most visible example of a complex ethical dilemma of privacy. The press should balance the goal of truthfulness and fact-finding with the need for personal privacy. ⁶Finally, responsibility is the last category. The events journalists choose to report and the way they use the information they gather reflect on the profession's sense of public responsibility. Most reporters realize that they often change the character of an event by covering that event. The mere presence of the media magnifies the importance of what happens. Identify the type of support illustrated by the underlined information in paragraph 1.

Accepted Answer

The underlined information in paragraph 1 provides a definition of ethics, explaining its origin and meaning in the context of journalism.

Quiz 26: The Sociological Study of Social and Natural Disasters

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. What is the topic of this graphic?​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. One trait of an expository essay is that​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following is not a feature of an academic voice?​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following is an effective technique for showing the chronological order of events?​

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. Women will see an increase in life expectancy in every decade between now and 2040.​

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. Over the next three decades, what will happen to the life expectancy of men?​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. During the revision process, the writer should revise sentences that​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following types of context clues can help identify unfamiliar words in a text?​

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. What type of graphic is this?​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following sentences should be eliminated during the revision process?​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. All of the following are strategies for checking for errors in your writing except ​

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. By 2040, the life expectancy for men and women will be about the same.​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following sentences best describes narrative writing?​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following are common transitions for cause-effect essays?​

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. What are some transition words that a writer might use in a process essay?​

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. What is the topic of this graphic?

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. One trait of an expository essay is that

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following is not a feature of an academic voice?

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following is an effective technique for showing the chronological order of events?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. Women will see an increase in life expectancy in every decade between now and 2040.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. Over the next three decades, what will happen to the life expectancy of men?

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. During the revision process, the writer should revise sentences that

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following types of context clues can help identify unfamiliar words in a text?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. What type of graphic is this?

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following sentences should be eliminated during the revision process?

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. All of the following are strategies for checking for errors in your writing except

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading graphics to answer the following questions. By 2040, the life expectancy for men and women will be about the same.

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following sentences best describes narrative writing?

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following are common transitions for cause-effect essays?

Academic Writing Directions: Use your knowledge of writing, editing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. What are some transition words that a writer might use in a process essay?