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The Rules of Journalism
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If you can successfully answer the "so what" of a story, what does that mean?
People will care about this story and read it
The story is boring and no one will want to read it
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Can you be emotionally involved in your stories?
No- you need to be stone-cold and emotionless
Yes- just don't let your bias show in your writing
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What does the "H" in the 5 Ws and H stand for?
Hope
How
Hungry
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What makes something news?
Something everyone already knows and has heard
Important, new information
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What is detachment in journalism?
Being disengaged with the material, not caring about it
Setting aside your bias or personal feelings about an issue
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What does completeness mean?
Finishing writing an article
Telling the whole story- beginning, middle and end
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Is all news that's big for TV big for newspaper too?
No, it varies across platforms
Yes- all platforms give the same news
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Which story would be the MOST newsworthy?
A story that affects an entire community
A story that affects two people
A story that affects only one person
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What is the formula journalists use to make sure their news reporting is FAIR?
Bias + Lies + Judgement
Accuracy + Balance + Completeness + Detachment + Ethics
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What is the "relevance" factor of newsworthiness?
Personal interest in a story
Where the story takes place
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Do newspaper articles have more facts or visuals?
Visuals
Facts
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Are printed stories shorter or more in-depth than TV news stories?
More in-depth than TV news
Shorter and less info than TV news
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Who would NOT be considered a "prominent" person?
your younger sibling
a celebrity
the mayor
the president
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Are OPINIONS news?
Yes
No
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Why are the 5 Ws and one H important?
So journalists can grow their personal knowledge
So journalists gather all their facts to tell the story
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Which is NOT a guideline that journalists use to put their stories together?
What is newsworthy
The lie detector test
The fairness formula
The five Ws and an H
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Why is it important to be a fair journalist?
So people can trust your stories
So you can feel good about yourself
