Chapter 2 Vocab.

fictional characters a new writer creates by using characteristics of several real people. This practice is frowned upon by ethical journali

the ability to inspire belief and trust

written defamation, damaging false stamen against another person or institution that appears in writing or that are spoken (broadcast) from

censorship, or restrain In advance of publication. This is illegal in the United States except in rarest circumstance, usually pertaining to

the ability to make fair, neutral observation about people and event

the opportunity for permitting a person criticized in a story to respond to that critics in the same story.

the talking and using as one own the writings or inventions of another person.

a damaging false statement against another person or institution spoken or broadcast extemporaneously

statements made on the floor of congress, in the state legislature, or in a courtroom that, if published, are immune from libel suits.

a libel defense that protects a journalist expressed opinion of public figures or reviews of books, records, and the like

the legal idea that school authorities act ‘IN THE PLACE OF THE PLANET” and assume a parents rights, duties, and responsibilities. This conc

the forum that once forum( or a place where ideas are exchanged) is created, the ideas expressed there cannot later be controlled.