Which is NOT a question a reporter should ask to determine whether a source is credible?

What rewards will I get from using this source?

Which is an example of a secondary source?

A news article recapping a music concert

In which scenario is the reporter using observation?

Riding rides and eating food at a festival

Why do journalists need facts and evidence?

To make their stories more credible

How can having a source connected to a newsworthy situation be a bad thing?

The source may withhold key information to protect himself and others

Which is an example of a story an investigative journalist would cover?

A roofing company using shoddy materials in repairs

Which statement best explains why reporters need to gather information?

To present a story that contains all the facts and appeals to readers

What is the definition of a “source” in journalism?

A person or place where a journalist finds information

Which is NOT an example of an open-ended question?

Do you like candidate A or candidate B?

What is investigative journalism?

A special type of journalism involved with uncovering the truth

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1
A primary source does not have firsthand knowledge of an event.
False
True
2
Reporters should only ask the 5Ws and the H, not other questions.
False
True
3
Why do reporters conduct background research?
To discover a different angle
All of the above
To learn more about the story
To find unique details
4
Reporters only conduct interviews face-to-face.
True
False
5
Investigative journalists uncover hidden truths.
False
True
6
Which is NOT a way that reporters conduct an interview?
Over the phone
While video chatting
By e-mail
Through pictures
7
Why should reporters ask questions beyond the 5Ws and the H?
To discover boring details
To take up more time
Both a and b
To gain more information
8
Which is NOT a question a reporter should ask to determine whether a source is credible?
Does the source hold a position of power or respect?
How is the source connected to the story?
Does the source have a history of being trustworthy?
What rewards will I get from using this source?
9
Which is an example of a secondary source?
A speech given by the President
A diary entry from a girl killed in a concentration camp
An interview with someone who witnessed a car accident
A news article recapping a music concert
10
Which journalist is NOT known for being an investigative journalist?
Anderson Cooper
Nellie Bly
Jon Stewart
Bob Woodward
11
Off-the-record means the reporter can share the information but cannot say who gave it to him.
False
True
12
In which scenario is the reporter using observation?
Riding rides and eating food at a festival
Interviewing the organizer of a festival
Reading about the history of a festival
Talking to friends about a festival
13
Why do journalists need facts and evidence?
To make their stories more credible
To give them something to photograph
To help them uncover the truth
To help them uncover the truth
14
What does it mean when facts are accurate?
They are true and unbiased.
They are not true.
They stretch the truth.
They favor one side of an issue over the other.
15
The three main ways reporters gather information are observation, background information, and interviews.
True
False
16
Oprah Winfrey is known for being an investigative journalist.
True
False
17
How can having a source connected to a newsworthy situation be a bad thing?
The source may know too much information
The source may want free advertising
The source may withhold key information to protect himself and others
The source may be hard to contact or may talk to other reporters first
18
An open-ended question requires more than a one or two-word answer.
True
False
19
Which is an example of a story an investigative journalist would cover?
A politician votes for a law that supports his beliefs
A festival brings thousands of tourists to town
A roofing company using shoddy materials in repairs
A criminal is caught and sent to jail
20
Which statement best explains why reporters need to gather information?
To present a story that contains all the facts and appeals to readers
To make sure they earn their salaries
To share news that is very entertaining
To ensure they only cover very important news stories
21
What is the definition of a “source” in journalism?
Another newspaper article
An academic journal used in a research report
A journalist who is informing another journalist as he writes
A person or place where a journalist finds information
22
Which is NOT an example of an open-ended question?
Why have you chosen to oppose candidate A?
What do you like about candidate B?
How do you know candidate B?
Do you like candidate A or candidate B?
23
What is investigative journalism?
A special type of journalism which features face-to-face interviews
A special type of journalism focused on celebrity news
A special type of journalism involved with uncovering the truth
A special type of journalism that only produces documentaries
24
What does it mean for a source to be credible?
The source is not believable.
The source is well respected.
The source is well liked.
The source is believable.
25
Why might reporters choose not to conduct an interview face-to-face?
Both a and b
They live across the country from the interviewee
They do not like the interviewee
They do not have time to meet face-to-face
26
Which word best describes an investigative journalist?
Interviewer
Detective
Writer
Consumer

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