Journalism I Review

Check all of the following that are considered one of the 8 news values

• Conflict

• Correctness

• Proximity

• Currency

• Reputation

The school newspaper runs a story about a topic that effects every student. What news value is this?

• Impact/Consequence

• Conflict

• Prominence/Celebrity

• Oddity

If something is based in facts rather than emotions it is considered:

• Subjective

• Objective

Bias by ___ is leaving out facts that you don’t “like” or you don’t “think are true.” Or, leaving out an important perspective.

bias by ____ is choosing stories that further a cause, or ignoring stories that you don’t like or that might cause trouble for friends.

bias by ____ is including sources that only support one view. Including sources that are trying to further their own agenda.

bias by ____ is using loaded words or labels that convey certain meanings instead of more neutral terms (“freedom fighter v. terrorist”)

Check the following boxes that are considered the functions of a journalist

• Profit

• Record Keeping

• Sentry

• Agenda Setting

• Mediation

What type of news story will include the most persuasive writing

• Sports

• Informational News

• Editorials

What is the first paragraph of a news article referred to as

• The hook

• The lede

• The opening

• The copy