Understanding Journalistic Text

What are the main types of journalistic writing?

• Academic writing

• The main types of journalistic writing are news writing, feature writing, opinion writing, investigative journalism, and sports writing.

• Creative writing

• Technical writing

Define a news article.

• A news article is a fictional story about imaginary events.

• A news article is a personal opinion piece on a topic.

• A news article is a written report on recent events or developments.

• A news article is a summary of a book or movie.

What is the purpose of a feature article?

• The purpose of a feature article is to inform and engage readers through in-depth exploration of a topic.

• To provide a brief summary of news events.

• To advertise products and services.

• To present only statistical data without context.

What are the key elements of a news article?

• The key elements of a news article are headline, byline, lead, body, quotes, and conclusion.

• headline, body, references, bibliography

• title, author, introduction, summary

• headline, summary, analysis, conclusion

Explain the importance of the lead in a news story.

• The lead is irrelevant to the overall narrative.

• The lead should be the last part of the story.

• The lead is only important for SEO purposes.

• The lead is important because it grabs attention and summarizes key information.

What role does the headline play in journalism?

• The headline serves as a conclusion to the article.

• The headline provides detailed statistics and data.

• The headline captures attention and summarizes the article's main idea.

• The headline is primarily used for SEO purposes.

What is the significance of objectivity in journalism?

• Objectivity is significant in journalism as it fosters trust, ensures fairness, and upholds ethical reporting.

• Objectivity is primarily about writing in a complex style.

• Objectivity allows journalists to express personal opinions freely.

• Objectivity is irrelevant in modern journalism.

List three ethical principles journalists should follow.

• Accuracy, Fairness, Accountability

• Bias, Negligence, Ignorance

• Profit, Popularity, Plagiarism

• Speed, Sensationalism, Secrecy

What is plagiarism in journalism?

• Paraphrasing someone else's work is not considered plagiarism.

• Using quotes without citation is acceptable in journalism.

• Plagiarism in journalism is the unauthorized use of someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

• Plagiarism only applies to written articles, not images.

How can journalists ensure they are reporting accurately?

• Ignore conflicting reports and stick to initial findings.

• Use only one source for all facts.

• Verify facts through multiple reliable sources.

• Rely solely on social media for information.