List and describe the six determinants of news (ELA. 12.C.1) (DOK 3)

Proximity- The idea that news should be close to home. Readers want to know what's happening in their area

Timeliness- The idea that news should be reported as soon as possible

Impact- News should affect its readers in some way.

Human Interest- News should appeal to human emotions

Prominence- News should cover the lives of well known people

What is the difference between libel and slander? (ELA.12.V.1) (DOK 2)

Libel is printed falsehood or defamation intended to harm. Slander is spoken falsehood and defamation intended to harm.

What should you always do at the end of an interview before you leave? (ELA. 12.C.1) (DOK 3)

Thank the person for their time and confirm contact info in case you have any questions that come up later

Why is it important to get contact information for someone you are interviewing? (ELA. 12.C.1) (DOK 3)

so you can follow up if necessary

When should you do your attributions or citations when writing for broadcast? (ELA.12.C.1) (DOK 1)

Before the statement the person makes

After the statement the person makes

In the middle of the statement the person makes

You never attribute in broadcast

Why is it important to write concisely when writing for broadcast? (ELA.12.C.3) (DOK 3)

Because your audience may only hear it once. You want to make sure you have given them the most important information.

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Journalism 1 Semester 1 Exam Study Guide

What is the name of America's first newspaper?

When do we finally see pictures begin to accompany news stories?

In which amendment do we see freedom of the press?

In 1765, the British implemented the ____ to raise taxes on paper goods. It did not go well. (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 1)

What happened in 1450 that forever changed the way people received information? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 1)

(a)

When did we see the first political cartoon in newspapers? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 1)

What journalist went around the world in 72 days and went undercover in a mental hospital to investigate issues? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2)

(a)

Who was considered the most respected American journalist of his time and anchored the CBS evening news from 1962 to 1981? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2)

(a)

Who is one of the highest awards in journalism named after? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2)

(a)

What journalist known for covering the hardships of migrant camp life also gave such great novels as “Grapes of Wrath” “Of Mice and Men” and “The Pearl”? (ELA. 12.R.2) (DOK 2 )

(a)

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Journalism 1 Semester 1 Exam Study Guide

What is the name of America's first newspaper?

When do we finally see pictures begin to accompany news stories?

In which amendment do we see freedom of the press?

In 1765, the British implemented the ____ to raise taxes on paper goods. It did not go well. (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 1)

What happened in 1450 that forever changed the way people received information? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 1) (a)

When did we see the first political cartoon in newspapers? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 1)

What journalist went around the world in 72 days and went undercover in a mental hospital to investigate issues? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2) (a)

Who was considered the most respected American journalist of his time and anchored the CBS evening news from 1962 to 1981? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2) (a)

Who is one of the highest awards in journalism named after? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2) (a)

What journalist known for covering the hardships of migrant camp life also gave such great novels as “Grapes of Wrath” “Of Mice and Men” and “The Pearl”? (ELA. 12.R.2) (DOK 2 ) (a)

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What happened in 1450 that forever changed the way people received information? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 1)

(a)

What journalist went around the world in 72 days and went undercover in a mental hospital to investigate issues? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2)

(a)

Who was considered the most respected American journalist of his time and anchored the CBS evening news from 1962 to 1981? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2)

(a)

Who is one of the highest awards in journalism named after? (ELA.12.R.2) (DOK 2)

(a)

What journalist known for covering the hardships of migrant camp life also gave such great novels as “Grapes of Wrath” “Of Mice and Men” and “The Pearl”? (ELA. 12.R.2) (DOK 2 )

(a)