Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic elements of investigative reporting?

Have an agenda that helps set direction of the investigation

What does a timeline do for readers?

Helps them easily visualize a sequence of events.

Writing in-depth profiles requires time and research. Which is NOT true of writing profiles?

To avoid bias, don't interview the subject personally

What is NOT good advice to take when seeking information during investigative reporting?

Get information any way you can, even if it is unethical

Finding enterprise stories is time consuming. Which is NOT a way to pursue such a story?

Spend as much time as possible on it and finish it quickly

Enterprise projects = special stories beyond the ordinary. Which is NOT example of enterprise?

Deep look at how fire department sends out vehicles to alarm

Hard/soft are relative terms for topic/treatment of a story. Which story could go either way?

"Mayor's daughter chosen top model for bridal show."

Which of the following would you NOT do when planning a great feature?

plan your story as close to publishing time as possible

Which question would NOT help tell you your feature story idea is a good one?

Is it on a short and fast deadline?

The editorial in a newspaper:

Expresses the opinion of the newspaper's publisher

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1
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic elements of investigative reporting?
Pick a subject of reasonable importance to readers
Someone is trying to hide certain matters from the public
Have an agenda that helps set direction of the investigation
It's the reporter's work, not someone else's investigation
2
What does a timeline do for readers?
Breaks up long text stories.
Gives them important quotes.
Provides an easy checklist
Helps them easily visualize a sequence of events.
3
Writing in-depth profiles requires time and research. Which is NOT true of writing profiles?
Be sure to cover the basic 5 Ws and H format
To avoid bias, don't interview the subject personally
Research web, documents and other pertinent sources
Verify education, position, awards etc. of your subject.
4
What is NOT good advice to take when seeking information during investigative reporting?
Focus tightly
Be skeptical. Trust no one or nothing.
Get information any way you can, even if it is unethical
Remain objective and use good journalism practices
5
The best thing to do when planning, working on and writing an enterprise project is?
Look for things that connect your project to readers
Talk to your editors on a regular basis
All of the above
Start with a thesis
6
Which guidance can help you write a dynamite feature story?
Avoid first person stories
Stay true to your own voice
All of the above
Don't overdo it
7
How can you paint the best portrait of the subject of your profile story?
Add quotes and dialogue
Re-create scenes
All of the above
Capture details
8
Which of the following categories is NOT something most publications would consider a feature?
breaking news
health
science and technology
lifestyle
9
Which of the following topics needs more focus?
Egypt
The oldest World War II veteran alive.
How to buy a diamond
The first New Year baby born.
10
Things columnists should never criticize:
Music groups, movies and theater
Politicians
Government
Amateur's and children's plays
11
In Tom Wolfe's "New Journalism" which literary tactics did reporters borrow from novelists?
vivid reconstruction of scenes
realistic dialogue
all of the above
recording details that contained most symbolic meaning
12
When you distill the 5 Ws and H into one concise package it is called?
diagram
quote collection
a timeline
fast-facts box
13
Finding enterprise stories is time consuming. Which is NOT a way to pursue such a story?
Keep your project organized
Make lists
Strategize with your editors
Spend as much time as possible on it and finish it quickly
14
Enterprise projects = special stories beyond the ordinary. Which is NOT example of enterprise?
Deep look at the conditions of bridges across the state
Deep look at how fire department sends out vehicles to alarm
An in-depth profile of a family without medical insurance
Detailed look at how racism in a school influences students
15
Hard/soft are relative terms for topic/treatment of a story. Which story could go either way?
"Bridal assistant shares makeup secrets?
"Groom guide reveals hot new styles for best-dressed grooms"
"Mayor's daughter chosen top model for bridal show."
"Three killed when fire breaks out at bridal show."
16
Which of the following would you NOT do when planning a great feature?
plan your story as close to publishing time as possible
constantly look for story ideas; start compiling a list
mark timely or seasonal ideas on a calendar
organize your ideas by topic
17
Column writers should:
Balance reporting and opinion.
Never write about their own personal experiences.
Ensure publisher agrees with the column before submission.
Get personal.
18
Which question would NOT help tell you your feature story idea is a good one?
Is the story true?
Is it on a short and fast deadline?
Does story have motion, change, direction or something new?
Is the idea or angle original?
19
Newspaper columnists should:
Do their own reporting
Avoid jumping on bandwagons
Develop their own voice
All of the above
20
You create this when breaking down complex processes into a logical, interactive series.
step-by-step guide
collection of quotes
timeline
bio box
21
Something you must do in the graphics you create:
Create fast-facts boxes for readers.
Get to the point.
Add rating system
All of the above
22
The editorial in a newspaper:
Guides the direction of the stories written by reporters.
Is never too opinionated.
Expresses the opinion of the newspaper's publisher
Is written by beat reporters.

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