Journalism Chapter 5

What is the first rule of getting news information?

• Be fair

• Beat the competition

• Go to the primary source

• Take sides

Which of the following is inappropriate during an interview?

• Using a tape recorder

• Closely observing the subjects actions

• Arguing with the subject

• Smiling and laughing

Which type of questions should NOT be avoided in an interview?

• yes-no questions

• embarrassing questions

• loaded questions

• -est questions

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 you end an interview?

• Whether the subject enjoyed the interview

• Whether the subject feels if there is anything else you should know

• Whether if the subject feels the questions were appropriate

• Whether the subject would like to change their answers

What is the best way to order your interview questions?

• least important to most important

• most important to least important

• mix the least important and most important together

• all the questions are important

Which of the following is a key element in any well-written interview story?

• general description of the interview location

• indirect quotes

• concrete details

• photographs

What is 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"

• "Personality 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