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Journalism Midterm Exam Prep
Journalism Midterm Exam Prep
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Preparation for the Midterm Exam
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1
Freedom of the press in the U.S. is __________
Guaranteed by the First Amendment
Unlimited
Government by the Associate Press
Limited only for school sponsored journalism
2
What is fair and neutral reporting called?
Biased
Yellow Journalism
Unethical
Objective
3
Your choice of a source should depend on:
The source's popularity
The source's expertise
The source's height and weight
The source's availability
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Why is it necessary to quote sources in an editorial?
All types of articles have to have quotes
To be fair to the public
Quotes from sources offer support to the argument
Editorials don't have to have sources
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What is soft news?
News that's entertaining or interesting
Simple advice columns on weekends
News that's circulated on the internet
News that is based on opinions, not facts
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What is a lead?
A piece of info that attracts and keeps readers interested
The main idea of a feature story
A point in the story where the reader loses interest
The angle of the story the writer takes
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Is it legal for a minor to request a police report?
Ask Officer White
No
Try it yourself and find out
Yes
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Which of the following does not contribute to the credibility of the press?
Sensationalism
Believeability
Accuracy
Impartiality
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What is a libel?
Use of outside editors
A tendency to do something
Publishing private information about a person
Publishing a false statement that damages a reputation
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A summary lead contains _________
A list of all sources quoted in the story
The most important facts of the story
A direct quote
Instructions on how to read the story
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What do profile stories focus on?
Current events
A group's behavior
Celebrity interviews only
An individual
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What are Sunshine Laws?
Sunshine Laws protect reporters to publish anything
Sunshine Laws protect reporters to report on public meetings
Sunshine Laws protect reporters sources
Sunshine Laws protect from publishers
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What is defamation?
A clearly labeled personal opinion
An untruthful accusation that lowers one's reputation
An invasion of privacy
Publishing unflattering information about someone
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What is attribution?
The description of what a photo is about
Giving a source credit for a quote
A mistake a reporter can get sued for
The best qualities of a news storty
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Which describes a feature?
A soft news story
Any short newspaper article
Any story that informs the reader
A hard news story
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How does a reporter "balance" his story?
By publishing a story and a follow-up
By including pictures with the story
By writing five clear paragraphs
By quoting several different sources
17
What are Shield laws?
Shield laws protect a reporter's resources
Shield laws protect public figures from bad press
Shield laws protect publishers from sources
Shield laws protect reporters from their publishers
18
If you use a photo off the internet in your publication, you should assume the material's...
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©
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Can facts be copyrighted?
Who cares?
Yes
No
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What are the 5 W's and 1 H?
The only six questions a reporter can ask a source
The 6 paragraphs that are required for a standard news story
The six facts necessary of a summary lead
The six worst mistakes a reporter can make
