Investigative Journalism Quiz

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

• To offer a detailed analysis of the story

• To summarize the most important information of the story

• To provide a list of sources used in the article

• To include personal opinions and biases

What are the key elements that should be included in a lede paragraph?

• The names of all the US presidents

• 5 W's and H

• The periodic table

• The alphabet

Explain the concept of the inverted pyramid in journalism and its relevance to body paragraphs.

• The inverted pyramid is a technique used in journalism to create suspense in the body paragraphs.

• The inverted pyramid refers to the practice of starting body paragraphs with the least important information.

• The inverted pyramid prioritizes the most important information at the beginning of the body paragraphs.

• The inverted pyramid is a shape commonly used in journalism to illustrate the structure of a news story.

How does a journalist ensure that the body paragraphs provide sufficient evidence to support the lede?

• By using outdated and irrelevant information

• By including personal opinions and biases

• By including relevant facts, quotes, and data from credible sources.

• By making the body paragraphs longer without adding any evidence

What is the role of quotes in body paragraphs of an investigative journalism piece?

• To confuse the reader and make the information less credible

• To add unnecessary length to the paragraphs

• To provide personal opinions and biases

• To provide evidence, support claims, and give credibility to the information presented.

What are some common pitfalls to avoid when writing body paragraphs in investigative journalism?

• Using too much evidence

• Lack of evidence, biased language, and lack of balance in reporting

• Using unbiased language

• Including multiple perspectives in reporting

How does a journalist maintain objectivity and balance in the body paragraphs of an investigative journalism article?

• By presenting multiple perspectives, verifying information from reliable sources, and avoiding personal bias.

• By relying on unverified information from unreliable sources

• By using sensationalized language to grab the reader's attention

• By only including information that supports their own opinion