Journalism Today: Chapter 5 quiz

What is the first rule of getting information?

• be fair 
• beat the competiton
• go to the primary source
• take sides

Which if the following inappropriate during an interview?

• using a tape recorder
• closely observing thesubjects actions
• arguing with the subject
• smiling and laughing 

Which type of question should "not" be avoided in an interview?

• yes-no question 
• embarrassing question
• loadedquestion
• -est question

Which of the following is an all-purpose question usable in any situation?

• -est question 
• follow-up question 
• stock question
• open-ended question

What should you ask just before the end of an interview?

• whether the subject has enjoyed the interview
• whether the subject feels that there is anything else you should know 
• whether the subject feels that your question were appropriate
• whether the subject would like to change any answers

What is the best way to order your interview questions?

• less important more important 
• more important to less important
• a mix of more important and less important
• more important to less important and then back to more important

which ofthe following is a key element in any well-written interview?

• general description of the interview location
• indirect qoutes
• concrete details
• photographs

what probably the single most important interview question?

• How?
• Why?
• What?
• Who?

What name is given to the story technique of printing a verbatim transcript of an interview?

• "Yes and No"
• "Personally Profile"
• "You Are There"
• "Q and A"

Which of the following is not a good reason for submitting a story to a source for a readback?

• to avoid charge of libel
• for accuracy
• because source demands it
• for public relations