J1 - Quarter 2 Test Review

A tape recorder should NOT be used in an interview to take notes.

How long should a Lead be?

Can a lead be more than ONE sentence?

In journalism, what is prominence or celebrity?

What term is used to describe information from the subject that an interviewer agrees in advance not to print

IF you have more than one W or H it is important to.......

Open-ended questions can be answered in a yes or no.

You should consider sample size, biased questions, and representation when taking a fair public-opinion poll.

When you use the inverted-pyramid technique to write a news story, how do you present your facts and details?

Sometimes you may have more than one of the 5W's and H in a lead.

What does "cut the fluff" mean?

The news editor decides to bump your story about gambling in favor of a story about the CEO shooting from Monday.

A lead should include what?

A good lead ALWAYS starts with either the date or place where the story happened.

News gives readers something that will _____________ or ________________ them.

In journalism, what is proximity?

In journalism, what is impact?

A Lead is important because it sets the tone and pace for the story.

When reporters decide to include some details and exclude others, what principle of journalism are they exercising?

Which types of leads should be used most often?

Direct quotes must be attributed.

As a reporter, you cover everything. You are a: