Journalism Reporting Vocabulary

Journalism Vocabulary 1

​Headline

The title or heading of a news article that summarizes its main point.

​Byline

The name of the author of a news article, usually located at the beginning or end of an article.

​Lead

The opening paragraph or sentences of a news article that provide the most important information.

​Source

A person, place, or document from which information is obtained for a news story.

​Quote

The exact words spoken by someone and reported in a news article.

Multiple Choice

What is a headline in journalism?

• The name of the author

• The opening paragraph

• The title or heading of a news article

Multiple Choice

Where is the byline typically located in an article?

• In the lead paragraph

• At the beginning or end of the article

• At the end of the article

Multiple Choice

What does the lead paragraph of a news article provide?

• The most important information

• The author's opinion

• Detailed background information

Multiple Choice

What does the word source mean in journalism?

• The exact words spoken by someone

• A person, place, or document providing information for a news story

• The location and date

Open Ended

Imagine you are reading a newspaper. Can you explain how the headline, byline, lead, source, and quotes all work together to help you understand what the news article is about? (2-3 sentences). Give examples if you can!