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DePaul SPJ Quiz
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What is the difference between SLANDER and LIBEL?
Slander is spoken; libel is written.
ONLY slander can damage a person's reputation.
Defamation only applies to famous people
Libel is spoken; slander is written.
2
A journalist should submit their report even if they don't finish it on time for deadline..
True
False
3
In journalism, the writer needs to avoid which of the following?
Long, complicated sentences and paragraphs.
Understandable language
Quoting sources directly
Concise writing
4
After you introduce the source you put down their name as such:
Mrs. Carol said…
Wondrous Marin said ..
Carol said …
Marin said …
5
It’s okay to use “I think” or “in my opinion” in a story
True
False
6
Any information in a news story that cannot be proven, must be labeled as what?
Editorial
News
Opinion
Fake News
7
Which of the following stories would be a HARD NEWS story, more than the others?
A neighborhood beach party
A neighborhood bicycle rally for charity
A burglary in your neighborhood
A neighborhood grocery store is closing
8
You just finished an interview with a source and then receive a friend request from them. You:
Decline.
Accept.
9
An article about a tsunami breaching the city would be considered which of the following?
Conflict
Prominence
Timeliness
All of the above
10
As you work through the various views and arguments in an ethical dilemma, what is particularly important?
None of the above
Avoiding bias and self-interest
Being close-minded
Ignoring advice from others
11
What is a byline?
Name of newspaper
The words under a photo
Title of an article
Name of a person who wrote the article
12
A journalist only reports on what people want to hear or read.
False
True
13
What is a type of news?
Sensational News
Hard News
Smooth News
Soft News
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The reporter should treat all sides equally and fairly. What kind of reporting is this?
Opinion
News
Impersonal
Objective
15
I woke up at 6 (am/a.m.) for my morning class today
am
a.m.
16
What does AP stand for?
Associated Pressure
Associated Press
All Pizza
Association Press
17
A good journalist reads up on current affairs
True
False
18
What does SPJ stand for?
Society of Professional Journalism
Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Partner Journalists
Standards of Professional Journalists
19
College journalism students are exempt from following the code of ethics because they are not real reporters
False
True
20
This style of journalistic writing allows you to include the least important details at the bottom of the article:
Feature
Opinion/Editorial
Inverted Pyramid
Hourglass
21
Which is the proper way to punctuate a quote?
“That man is nuts,” she said.
“That man is nuts. He did not even wipe his feet.”
“That man is nuts” she said “He did not even wipe his feet”
“That man is nuts.” she said.
22
Choose the correct sentence:
2005 was a dangerous year to be a journalist
Two-thousand and five was a dangerous year to be a journalist
Two thousand and five was a dangerous year to be a journalist
23
Choose the correct sentence:
The class was held three weeks ago, on Oct. 16, 2022.
The class was held three weeks ago, on October 16.
The class was held three weeks ago, on Oct. 16.
The class was held three weeks ago, on October 16, 2022
24
If someone won’t answer your question, you can force them to speak in order to get your answer.
True
False
25
In my math class, only (3/three) people earned an A.
three
3
26
DePaul will be receiving an additional eight/$8 million grant to offer to students.
$8
Eight
27
Everything legal is a good practice
False
True
28
What is journalism?
A journal
News from all over the globe
Activity or progression of writing for various news orgs
The writing of thoughts and ideas to persuade others of what is going on
29
Do you capitalize your grade? (i.e freshman, sophomore, etc.)
No
Yes
Only at the start of a sentence
30
Name - The first time you mention them
According to Mrs. Marin, DePaul is a place where you can foster your skills
According to Carol Marin, DePaul is a place where you can foster your skill
According to Marin, DePaul is a place where you can foster your skills.
According to the professor, DePaul is a place where you can foster ..
31
A reporter who follows one particular genre would be covering a:
Banner
Wire
Feature
Beat
32
Your audio for your interview deletes and your interviewee can't be reached. What do you do?
All of the above.
Try to reschedule for a quick interview.
Leave the source out.
Come up with quotes from memory.
33
Journalists should use these type of sources.
Officials who will expect some favor in return
A variety of sources representing different opinions
Close friends and relatives
Officials with whom the journalist has a close personal relation
34
What is defamation?
Use of works protected by the law
Intrusion into someone’s personal life
Act of damaging someone’s reputation
Determining whether someone is moral
35
Media organizations will be judged on accuracy and reliability.
True
False
36
There is more than one system that regulates journalism
True
False
37
What numbers do you spell out?
1-11
All
None
Numbers under ten
38
Which of the following is NOT a defense against libel?
Equal coverage of a topic
Consent
Fair reporting privilege
Truth
