| A | B |
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| Libel | A written statement which defames or harms the character or reputation of an individual. |
| Hawthorne Effect | Refers to the concern of social scientists that people may modify or change their behavior if they are aware that they are being oberved. |
| Incitement | To directly encourage another person to commit an illegal act. |
| Gatekeeper | Refers to the consideration that the media can influence what subjects become national political issues and for how long. |
| Scorekeeper | Refers to the consideration that the national media build reputations and track who is winning and losing. |
| Watchdog | Refers to the consideration that the national media investigate and scrutinize candidates. |
| Equal Time Rule | If a station sells time to one candidate for office, it must be willing to sell equal time to opposing candidates. |
| Right-of-Reply Rule | If a person is attacked on a broadcast he/she has the right to reply on the same station. |
| Political Editorializing Rule | If a broadcaster endorses a candidate, the opposing candidate has a right to reply. |
| Fairness Doctrine | Abandoned doctrine which requires giving time to an opposing point of view if one side is presented on a controversial issue. |
| Routine Stories | Cover public events which are regularly covered, simple, and easily described. |
| Feature Stories | Feature events not routinely covered but require initiative and interest on behalf of the reporter. |
| Routine Stories | Where media and personal bias are least likely to be present. |
| Insider Stories | Where media and personal bias are more likely to be present. |
| F.C.C. | Regulates radio and television broadcasting in the United States. |
