Stories should be based on what information?
The 5 w's
What is the primary story structure for breaking news?
The inverted pyramid
What is the end of a story called?
Kicker
The five W's and the H are used primarily for what types of leads?
Summary
Most stories should be written from what point of view?
Third person
In what type of lead does the name of a person usually appear in the second paragraph?
Delayed identification lead
Why do reporters write nut grafs?
To supplement any of the five W's missing from the lead
B. To provide background for the action described in the lead
C. To add a supporting quote
D. All of the answer choices provided are correct.
He hopes to give 110 percent and take each game one at a time." This sentence contains
examples of what?
Clich�s
In an anecdotal lead, what does the writer use?
C. A mini-story
What do journalists use to determine style?
The AP Stylebook
Reporters must submit their stories by a certain time. What is that time limit called?
A deadline
Reporters sign their name to each story they write and publish. What is this called?
Byline
What does the reporter do when writing a narrative lead?
drops the reader into the action immediately--- and the action continues throughout the story
Why do reporters rewrite frequently?
A. To replace passive verbs with active verbs
B. To make the story better
C. To omit redundancies and long, wordy sentences
D. To eliminate jargon and clich�s
E. All of the answer choices provided are correct.
When you are using "either or" and "neither nor," the verb agrees in person with the nearer
subject. (T or F)
True
When in doubt about using a comma, put it in. (T or F)
False
When writers place the most important news deep within the body of the story, it is known as:
Burying the lead
Editors believe you should write more than one idea per paragraph. (T or F)
False
This lead tease readers by withholding a key piece of information and then springing it on them
in a subsequent paragraph.
Blind lead
Stories that begin with questions usually fail to get to the point of the story quick enough. (T or F)
True
What's the name of a story structure that begins with an inverted pyramid and then switches to
chronological order?
The martini glass
When you communicate by using facts, you are being subjective. (T or F)
False
Examples of transition words or phrases include "however," "in addition" and "meanwhile." (T or F)
True
What type of news story happens suddenly, without warning?
Breaking news
What might you need to write the day after a breaking-news story?
A folo or second-day story
What is another term for "press release"?
News release
A reporter is only as good as his or her:
Sources
What should you do as a reporter when you hear sirens and realize that a dorm is on fire?
Race to the scene.
What is considered the best way to interview sources?
In person
What does "on background" mean?
You can use the information but not identify the source.
What is an indirect quote?
Paraphrase
What punctuation should be used to supply missing words in a quote?
Parentheses
According to the old adage, what do editors and reporters say a story should do?
Show, don't tell.
What is the attribution verb most used by journalists?
Said
How should most attributions be structured?
The noun before the verb
Which of the following does not need to be attributed?
Obvious facts
What do reporters use to indicate deleted words, phrases or sentences in a quote?
Ellipses
When conducting an interview, you should ask the source your toughest question first.
False
Using anonymous sources in stories is encouraged by most editors. (T or F)
False
Plagiarism is cheating. (T or F)
True
An advantage of the notebook style of taking notes is that it's the fastest way to turn your notes
into a story. (T or F)
True
Reporters often use their own opinions in stories. (T or F)
False
The present tense is used for most breaking news stories. (T or F)
False
Use the attributive verb "said" often in your stories. (T or F)
True
A reporter who agrees to allow a source to speak off the record can print the information but not
attribute it to the source. (T or F)
False
What are beats?
Specified areas of coverage for reporters, such as schools, crime, sports and business
Which of the following is something a beat reporter should avoid?
Promising to spin stories favorably for sources
When do accidents become newsworthy?
When someone suffers serious injury or death
What does the textbook say is the first thing reporters should do when they arrive on the scene of
a disaster?
Question authorities.
How should reporters treat victims of a tragedy?
By treating them with respect
What story structure can you use to add dramatic narrative to a fire or crime story?
Martini glass
What details often are withheld from a crime story?
Names of victims of degrading crimes
Which of the following might not be considered newsworthy?
Misdemeanors
How do you keep politicians from "schmoozing" you?
Base your decision on what to write on what you owe your readers
Reporters are allowed to cross the yellow Do Not Cross tape usually put up by fire or police
officials. (T or F)
False
The following sentence is correct: "The house was totally destroyed by fire. (T or F)
False
News reporters can trust what lawyers say (T or F)
False
What popular type of feature story keeps readers aware of the people, places and things affecting
today's culture?
Trend
Feature stories differ from news stories in that they:
Focus on personal events, such as advice, relationships and ideas
Bouncing story ideas around with your colleagues, usually in a meeting, to generate story ideas
is known as:
Brainstorming
Which is an example of soft news?
Personality profile
Which term refers to stories that expose the misconduct of government and business?
Investigative reporting
Unlike news stories, which usually are written in past tense, feature stories often are written in
present tense to put the reader in the middle of the action. (T or F)
Ture
Feature stories need no structure other than the inverted pyramid. (T or F)
False
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of the press?
First Amendment
What is the name given to the laws that protect reporters in 39 states from revealing sources?
Shield laws
What federal law do reporters use to get access to federal records?
Freedom of Information Act
What punishment do reporters face for fabricating a story?
Getting fired
In copyright law, what is "fair use?
Allows a journalist to legally use limited portions of copyrighted material if the topic is newsworthy
Passing off someone else's words or ideas as your own is known as:
Plagiarism
Which term refers to publishing restrictions imposed from outside the newsroom?
Censorship
In regard to invasion of privacy, which term refers to gathering information unethically, in a
situation in which someone had a right to expect privacy?
Intrusion
In libel law, people who exercise power or influence in governmental affairs, such as police
officers, mayors or school superintendents, are:
Public officials
Deceiving or betraying the confidence of those who provide information for a story is known as
Burning a source
What is the best defense for libel?
truth
What allows journalists to report anything said in official governmental proceedings, no matter
how defamatory, without being sued - as long as the reporting is accurate and fair?
Fair reporting privilege
If a reporter publishes the name of a confidential source after promising not to do so, the reporter
may be liable for:
Breach of contract
Journalists who accept gifts or favors are engaging in:
Conflict of interest
For reporters, invasion of privacy involves using people in a story in a way that violates their
right to be left alone. (T or F)
True
Sedition" refers to the publication of material considered too critical of government leaders or
policies (T or F)
True
Fair comment and criticism allow journalists to criticize performers, politicians and matters of
public interest. (T or F)
False
If a judge closes a courtroom, the reporter should get up and leave. (T or F)
False
Which type of lead should be used when a story unfolds slowly, as the writer eases into the topic with an engaging or meaningful anecdote?
Anecdotal/Narrative lead
Who is the author of your JOUR 260 textbook?
Tim Harrower
Journalism provides a maximum of information with a minimum of?
Opinion
What is the structure of an inverted pyramid?
Most important facts, other key facts, more facts, less important facts, fluff and so on, more fluff
The first introduced quote of your story should be placed where?
Within first five paragraphs
A _________ is any short feature written to accompany a longer story.
Sidebar
According to what we discussed in class lecture slides, where does bias come from?
Family, friends and the media
What type of news story structure opens and closes with an anecdote?
The Kabob
Which of the following interview types involve informally picking an expert's brain on a topic you're researching?
A backgrounder
A brief is written using what writing style?
Inverted pyramid
What type of lead is considered a lazy lead?
Question Leads