Introduction to Journalism Review

Select the mediums of communication in which news can be accessed:

• Television

• Newspaper

• Magazine

• Radio

• Social Media

In journalism, the content must be verified, double-checked, well-researched, and factual.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of journalistic texts?

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To inform

• To call for action

This element of journalistic text requires journalists to research, verify, and double-check the accuracy of facts and information.

• readability

• accuracy

• timeliness

• clarity

This element of journalistic texts is the practice of using clear, direct language and avoid unnecessary words or phrases in order to get their point across quickly and effectively.

• brevity

• objectivity

• readability

• accuracy

This element of journalistic text ensures that the readers can easily process the information presented. A journalist must use proper grammar, punctuation, and formatting for the stories.

• objectivity

• timeliness

• clarity

• readability

This element of journalistic text means that in order avoid confusion, a journalist must avoid using overly-technical language and jargon, and organize their stories in a logical way.

• clarity

• readability

• brevity

• accuracy

Timeliness is an element of journalistic text, but it is NOT necessarily to be considered when it comes to newsworthiness.

• True

• False

The more unique the news is, the more it is newsworthy.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Oddity is considered newsworthy.

Bylines are the first thing that readers see and determine whether they want to read the article or not.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The HEADLINE is the very first thing a reader sees in a news article.