Covering Games

Which of the following is NOT part of prep work in covering a beat?

• Dress appropriately

• Background research on players

• Going with what you heard

• Look at work of other media

What overarching aspect is the main thing to look for when watching a game you're covering?

• Game flow

• The crowd

• Opening play/drive

• Last play/drive

You should note not just injuries, but what's the most important aspect about them?

• Reaction

• Effects

• Severity

• Time

What are the best questions to ask after an event/game?

• Simple

• Key

• Rhetorical

• Recapping

What is the best way to determine the appropriate aspect to focus on in a story?

• Social media commentary

• News values

• TV broadcast angle

• Judgment call