Journalism Assessment

What does the term "headline" refer to in journalism?

•  The first paragraph of a news article

• The title of a news article

• The title of a news article

• A short summary at the end of a news article

What is the purpose of a lead in a news article?

• To provide background information

• To introduce the main idea or angle of the story

• To summarize the entire article

• To include additional opinions or perspectives

What is the inverted pyramid structure in journalism?

• A shape commonly used in newspaper design

• A style of writing where the most important information is presented first

• A method of interviewing sources

• A technique for investigative reporting

What is the purpose of fact-checking in journalism?

• To ensure accuracy and credibility of information

• To add personal opinions to news articles

• To create sensationalized headlines

• To verify advertisements in the newspaper

What does the term "off the record" mean in journalism?

• Information that is not relevant to the story

• Information that is confidential and should not be published

• Information that is exaggerated for dramatic effect

• Information that is shared publicly

What is the role of an editorial in journalism?

• To report breaking news stories

• To provide opinions and commentary on current issues

• To interview sources and gather information

• To proofread and edit news articles

What is the purpose of a byline in a news article?

• To indicate the newspaper's name and logo

• To provide contact information for the author

• To credit the author of the article

• To highlight important quotes or statistics

What is a beat reporter in journalism?

• A journalist who covers a specific topic or area of interest

• A journalist who investigates political scandals

• A journalist who writes feature stories

• A journalist who edits news articles

What is the difference between a news article and an opinion piece?

• A news article presents facts, while an opinion piece presents personal views

• A news article is longer than an opinion piece

• A news article is written by multiple authors, while an opinion piece is written by a single author

• A news article is published online, while an opinion piece is published in print

What is the purpose of attribution in journalism?

• To give credit to the source of information or quotes

• To make the article more visually appealing

• To provide additional background information

• To include hyperlinks to related articles