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The Poynter Institute for Media Studies operates as a for-profit entity primarily engaged in media production, headquartered in New York City.
Answer: False
The Poynter Institute for Media Studies is a non-profit journalism school and research organization located in St. Petersburg, Florida, not a for-profit media production company in New York City.
The institutional motto, 'Democracy needs journalism. Journalism needs Poynter,' encapsulates the Institute's dedication to fostering media for broader societal welfare.
Answer: True
The motto explicitly states the Institute's mission to support and strengthen journalism for the benefit of democratic societies, directly reflecting its commitment to societal benefit.
The Poynter Institute was initially founded in 1984, operating under the designation 'St. Petersburg Media Institute'.
Answer: False
The Institute was established in 1975 as the Modern Media Institute and changed its name to the Poynter Institute in 1984, not founded in 1984 under a different name.
Nelson Poynter, the Institute's founder, held the positions of owner and chairman for the *St. Petersburg Times*.
Answer: True
Nelson Poynter, the Institute's founder, was indeed the owner and chairman of the *St. Petersburg Times* (now *Tampa Bay Times*) and the Times Publishing Company.
The Poynter Institute gained ownership of the Times Publishing Company via a direct acquisition in 1977.
Answer: False
Nelson Poynter willed ownership of the Times Publishing Company to the Institute in 1977; it was not acquired through a direct purchase.
In 1984, the Modern Media Institute formally adopted the name 'Poynter Institute'.
Answer: True
The school's name was officially changed to the 'Poynter Institute' in 1984, reflecting its founder's name.
The Poynter Institute holds ownership of *The New York Times* and manages CNN's fact-checking division.
Answer: False
The Poynter Institute owns the *Tampa Bay Times* and operates PolitiFact, not *The New York Times* or CNN's fact-checking division.
Neil Brown presently holds the position of president at the Poynter Institute.
Answer: True
Neil Brown is explicitly stated as the current president of the Poynter Institute.
What constitutes the principal function of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies?
Answer: To serve as a non-profit journalism school and research organization
The Poynter Institute for Media Studies is a non-profit journalism school and research organization, serving as a center for journalistic education and media analysis.
Which statement represents the official motto of the Poynter Institute?
Answer: Democracy needs journalism. Journalism needs Poynter.
The official motto of the Poynter Institute is 'Democracy needs journalism. Journalism needs Poynter.', encapsulating its mission.
In what year was the Poynter Institute initially established, and by what name was it first known?
Answer: 1975, Modern Media Institute
The institution was established on May 29, 1975, and was initially known as the Modern Media Institute.
Identify the founder of the Poynter Institute.
Answer: Nelson Poynter
The Poynter Institute was founded by Nelson Poynter, who was also the owner and chairman of the *St. Petersburg Times*.
By what means did the Poynter Institute acquire ownership of the Times Publishing Company?
Answer: Nelson Poynter willed the ownership to the Institute in 1977
Nelson Poynter bequeathed ownership of the Times Publishing Company to the Institute in 1977, ensuring its financial stability and connection to a major newspaper.
Specify the year in which the Modern Media Institute formally changed its name to the Poynter Institute.
Answer: 1984
The name of the school was officially changed to the 'Poynter Institute' in 1984.
From the options provided, identify the media entity that is either owned or operated by the Poynter Institute.
Answer: PolitiFact
The Poynter Institute owns the *Tampa Bay Times* and the International Fact-Checking Network, and operates PolitiFact.
Identify the individual currently serving as the president of the Poynter Institute.
Answer: Neil Brown
Neil Brown is the current president of the Poynter Institute, leading the organization in its mission.
In 2018, PolitiFact was spun off from the *Tampa Bay Times* to operate as an entirely separate, unaffiliated entity.
Answer: False
PolitiFact was spun off from the *Tampa Bay Times* in 2018 to form an independent division *within* the Poynter Institute, not an entirely separate, unaffiliated entity.
In 2015, the Poynter Institute inaugurated the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).
Answer: True
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) was indeed launched by the Poynter Institute in 2015.
The IFCN's principal function involves directly fact-checking news articles for prominent social media platforms.
Answer: False
The IFCN's primary role is to establish a code of ethics for fact-checking organizations and certify their compliance, not to directly fact-check news articles for social media platforms.
An IFCN certification, once conferred, is permanent and exempt from subsequent review.
Answer: False
An IFCN certification lasts for one year and requires annual re-examination to maintain, meaning it is not permanent.
Facebook employed IFCN certification as a criterion for vetting publishers seeking fact-checking contracts.
Answer: True
Facebook explicitly used the IFCN's certification to vet publishers for fact-checking contracts, relying on its standards for credibility.
Meta declared its intention to persist in its exclusive reliance on IFCN-certified fact-checkers beyond the year 2025.
Answer: False
Meta announced its decision to transition away from using IFCN-certified fact-checkers in 2025, replacing the system with 'community notes'.
Deutsche Welle characterized the IFCN as a nascent, minor fact-checking collective.
Answer: False
Deutsche Welle referred to the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) as the *most prominent* fact-checking consortium, not a minor, emerging group.
The IFCN and the American Press Institute collaboratively produce a newsletter titled *Factually*.
Answer: True
The IFCN and the American Press Institute jointly publish *Factually*, a newsletter focused on fact-checking and journalism ethics.
Describe the notable organizational change that PolitiFact underwent in February 2018.
Answer: It became an independent division within the Poynter Institute.
In February 2018, PolitiFact was spun off from the *Tampa Bay Times* to form an independent division within the Poynter Institute.
In what year did the Poynter Institute inaugurate the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)?
Answer: 2015
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) was launched by the Poynter Institute in 2015.
Describe the principal function of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN).
Answer: To establish a code of ethics for fact-checking organizations and certify compliance.
The primary role of the IFCN is to establish a code of ethics for fact-checking organizations and certify their compliance, thereby promoting journalistic standards.
What is the duration of an IFCN certification?
Answer: One year, requiring annual re-examination
An IFCN certification is valid for one year and requires annual re-examination to be retained.
In what manner did Facebook employ the IFCN's certification?
Answer: To vet publishers for fact-checking contracts.
Facebook utilized the IFCN's certification to vet publishers for fact-checking contracts, ensuring credibility in its efforts to combat misinformation.
Describe the announced alteration by Meta concerning its engagement with IFCN-certified fact-checkers, effective in 2025.
Answer: It will transition away from IFCN-certified fact-checkers to 'community notes'.
Meta announced its decision to transition away from using IFCN-certified fact-checkers in 2025, opting instead for a 'community notes' system.
Identify the publication that is a collaborative effort between the IFCN and the American Press Institute.
Answer: *Factually*
The IFCN and the American Press Institute jointly publish *Factually*, a newsletter focused on fact-checking and journalism ethics.
Which annual conference is organized by the International Fact-Checking Network?
Answer: Global Fact
The IFCN organizes Global Fact, a yearly conference dedicated to the topic of fact-checking, bringing together professionals and experts.
The MediaWise Voter project, initiated in 2020, sought to engage 2 million American high school students to enhance their digital literacy in preparation for the 2020 elections.
Answer: False
The MediaWise Voter project aimed to reach 2 million American *first-time voter college students*, not high school students, to improve their digital literacy for the 2020 elections.
News University (NewsU) functions as an autonomous online platform, distinct from any affiliation with the Poynter Institute.
Answer: False
News University (NewsU) is explicitly stated as a project of the Poynter Institute, providing journalism training.
NewsU receives its financial backing from the Ford Foundation.
Answer: False
NewsU is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, not the Ford Foundation.
State the primary objective of the MediaWise Voter project (#MVP), which was launched in 2020.
Answer: To provide media literacy to 2 million American first-time voter college students.
The MediaWise Voter project aimed to provide media literacy to 2 million American first-time voter college students to better prepare them for the 2020 elections.
As a project of the Poynter Institute, what specific category of training does News University (NewsU) provide?
Answer: Journalism training through e-learning, webinars, and games.
News University (NewsU) provides journalism training through e-learning courses, webinars, and interactive learning games.
Identify the primary funding source for the News University (NewsU) project.
Answer: The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The News University (NewsU) project is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist, contributed $10 million to the Poynter Foundation in 2015.
Answer: False
Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, donated $1 million to the Poynter Foundation in 2015, not $10 million.
The Poynter Institute collaborated with Revcontent in 2018, offering fact-checking services to mitigate the spread of misinformation.
Answer: True
In 2018, the Poynter Institute initiated a cooperation with Revcontent to combat misinformation by supplying fact-checking services through its International Fact-Checking Network.
In 2018, the Charles Koch Foundation publicly affirmed its support for the Poynter Institute's initiatives concerning free expression.
Answer: True
On January 11, 2018, the Charles Koch Foundation's Director of Free Expression publicly stated the foundation's support for the Poynter Institute's commitment to press freedom.
In 2019, *The Washington Post* collaborated with the Poynter Institute to broaden a leadership academy dedicated to fostering diversity within digital media.
Answer: True
Since 2019, *The Washington Post* has partnered with the Poynter Institute to expand its annual Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media.
The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media receives exclusive sponsorship from *The Washington Post*.
Answer: False
The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media is sponsored by multiple organizations, including CNN, Scripps Howard Foundations, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and others, in addition to *The Washington Post*.
Poynter's 2019 compilation of 'unreliable' news websites garnered widespread acclaim for its objective methodology and extensive coverage.
Answer: False
Poynter's 2019 list of 'unreliable' news websites faced significant backlash and was retracted due to 'weaknesses in the methodology,' indicating it was not widely praised for its objectivity or coverage.
The Poynter Institute withdrew its list of 'unreliable' news websites, citing a deficiency in advertiser engagement.
Answer: False
The Poynter Institute retracted its 'unreliable' news websites list due to backlash from readers and contributors and cited 'weaknesses in the methodology,' not a lack of advertiser interest.
*Reason* magazine noted that the individual who authored Poynter's retracted list was a freelancer concurrently employed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
Answer: True
*Reason* magazine indeed noted that the author of the retracted list was a freelancer hired by the Institute who typically works for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
The Poynter Institute had no history of receiving government funding before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer: False
President Neil Brown stated that the Paycheck Protection Program loan was not the first instance of the Institute receiving government funding, citing previous training contracts with Voice of America.
Describe Craig Newmark's financial contribution to the Poynter Foundation in 2015.
Answer: He made a significant donation of $1 million.
Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, made a significant donation of $1 million to the Poynter Foundation in 2015.
For what specific objective did the Poynter Institute collaborate with Revcontent in 2018?
Answer: To combat misinformation by supplying fact-checking services.
The Poynter Institute cooperated with Revcontent in 2018 to combat misinformation by supplying fact-checking services through its International Fact-Checking Network.
Identify the foundation, recognized for its free expression initiatives, that publicly endorsed The Poynter Institute in 2018.
Answer: The Charles Koch Foundation
The Charles Koch Foundation publicly stated its support for the Poynter Institute's free expression initiatives on January 11, 2018.
What objective has *The Washington Post* pursued in its partnership with the Poynter Institute since 2019?
Answer: To enhance diversity within the media industry.
Since 2019, *The Washington Post* has partnered with the Poynter Institute to expand the Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media, aiming to enhance diversity within the media industry.
From the following, identify the organization that is NOT enumerated as a sponsor for the Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media.
Answer: The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company is not listed among the sponsors for the Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media; other sponsors include CNN, Scripps Howard Foundations, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, and TEGNA Foundation.
What prompted the Poynter Institute to retract its 2019 list of 'unreliable' news websites?
Answer: They faced backlash and cited 'weaknesses in the methodology'.
The Poynter Institute retracted the list after facing backlash from readers and contributors and cited 'weaknesses in the methodology' as the reason.
What specific observation did *Reason* magazine make regarding the author of Poynter's retracted 'unreliable' list?
Answer: The author was a freelancer who typically works for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
*Reason* magazine noted that the author of the retracted list was a freelancer hired by the Institute who typically works for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
Quantify the federal loan funding received by the Poynter Institute from the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer: $737,400
The Poynter Institute received $737,400 in federal loans from the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NLA Awards were renamed The Poynter Journalism Prizes in 2023, with administration by the Poynter Institute commencing in 2024.
Answer: True
In 2023, the News Leaders Association transferred the stewardship of its NLA Awards to the Poynter Institute, renaming them The Poynter Journalism Prizes, to be administered starting in 2024.
The Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism commenced its awards in 2010.
Answer: False
The Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism has been awarded by the Poynter Institute since 2015, not 2010.
In 2015, Bob Schieffer became the inaugural recipient of the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism.
Answer: True
Bob Schieffer, former CBS News anchor, was indeed the first recipient of the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2015.
Judy Woodruff was awarded the Poynter Medal in 2016 in recognition of her contributions as an anchor.
Answer: False
Judy Woodruff received the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2017, not 2016.
Lester Holt was bestowed with the Poynter Medal in 2019, acknowledging his significant contributions to news reporting.
Answer: False
Lester Holt received the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2018, not 2019.
In 2022, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were jointly recognized with the Poynter Medal for their distinguished investigative journalism.
Answer: True
Investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were jointly honored with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2022.
Jane Pauley is scheduled to be awarded the Poynter Medal in 2024.
Answer: False
Robin Roberts is slated to receive the Poynter Medal in 2024, while Jane Pauley is projected to receive it in 2025.
Describe the notable transformation that affected the NLA Awards in 2023.
Answer: Their stewardship was transferred to the Poynter Institute and renamed The Poynter Journalism Prizes.
In 2023, the NLA Awards' stewardship was transferred to the Poynter Institute, and they were renamed The Poynter Journalism Prizes, with administration beginning in 2024.
Which new award was announced by Poynter in 2023?
Answer: The Roy Peter Clark Award for Excellence in Short Writing
In 2023, Poynter announced the creation of The Roy Peter Clark Award for Excellence in Short Writing, honoring Roy Peter Clark.
State the inaugural year for the conferral of the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism.
Answer: 2015
The Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism has been awarded by the Poynter Institute since 2015.
Identify the inaugural recipient of the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2015.
Answer: Bob Schieffer
Bob Schieffer, former CBS News anchor and host of *Face the Nation*, was the first recipient of the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2015.
Identify the former *NBC Nightly News* anchor who was awarded the Poynter Medal in 2016.
Answer: Tom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw, a former anchor of *NBC Nightly News*, received the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2016.
In what year was Judy Woodruff awarded the Poynter Medal?
Answer: 2017
Judy Woodruff was honored with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2017.
Identify the individual who was awarded the Poynter Medal in 2018 for their role as anchor of *NBC Nightly News* and *Dateline NBC*.
Answer: Lester Holt
Lester Holt, anchor of *NBC Nightly News* and *Dateline NBC*, received the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2018.
Identify the broadcast journalist, author, and media entrepreneur who was honored with the Poynter Medal in 2019.
Answer: Katie Couric
Katie Couric, a prominent broadcast journalist, author, and media entrepreneur, was awarded the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2019.
Identify the anchor of *Fox News Sunday* who was awarded the Poynter Medal in 2020.
Answer: Chris Wallace
Chris Wallace, anchor of *Fox News Sunday*, was honored with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2020.
Identify the investigative journalists who were jointly recognized with the Poynter Medal in 2022.
Answer: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were jointly honored with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2022.
Identify the individual scheduled to be awarded the Poynter Medal in 2024.
Answer: Robin Roberts
Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC's *Good Morning America*, is slated to receive the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism in 2024.