Yearbook and Journalism Quiz

What is the purpose of the editorial portion in a yearbook?

• To showcase students and special events

• To provide information about clubs and teams

• To feature business and personal ads

• To display students and faculty photos

Who is responsible for ensuring each spread is ready for publication in a yearbook?

• Editor

• Adviser

• Photographer

• Writer

What are norms in a yearbook team?

• Equal participation, no interruptions, be open to ideas

• Taking responsibility for mistakes, acknowledging errors

• Using AP style or organization's style guide

• Sharing consistently accurate information

What is the purpose of the media as a trustee?

• To provide accurate information from experts

• To serve as an ambassador of the school

• To ensure accuracy in reporting

• To go beyond the facts and provide interpretation

What is the purpose of a yearbook?

• To showcase students and special events

• To provide information about clubs and teams

• To feature business and personal ads

• To display students and faculty photos

What is the role of a yearbook editor?

• To write all the articles

• To design the yearbook cover

• To manage the team, oversee the production and ensure deadlines are met

• To print the yearbook

What is the role of a yearbook's photographer?

• To write the editorial content

• To design the layout of the yearbook

• To capture and provide photos for the yearbook

• To proofread the content

In order to make news transparent, staff should do all of the following EXCEPT:

• News writing should share your opinion.

• Avoid misleading readers.

• Be upfront about how you discover and verify facts. Ensure the decision making process is clear to the public.

• • Never act like you know more than you do. 

One way in which the news acts as a "watchdog" is

• promoting a reader culture; that is to promote diversity and fully represent the student body.

• that the press holds the government accountable. It makes visible to the people what the government is doing so people can judge the actions.

• • Include one side of a story, so readers can make informed decisions.

• write content that is easy to read, at about a ninth grade level.

TRUE or FALSE?

Every student should appear in the yearbook eight times.

• True

• False