This document provides vocabulary terms and definitions from journalism chapters 2 and 3. It defines key terms like ethics, libel, slander, objectivity, and news judgment. It also gives examples for each term to demonstrate understanding. Some of the main points covered include the differences between libel and slander, that privileged statements can provide immunity from libel suits, and that timeliness keeps the public informed of current events.

1. Name: Justin McCroom Instructor: Ms. Moore Course Name: Journalism Date: 1/27/09 Period: 2nd Vocabulary Ch.2 & Ch. 3