Advice and Traits for Journalists

Advice and Traits for Journalists

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Professional Development

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The transcript discusses the career journey of Steve Daly, who transitioned from being a bartender to a columnist. It highlights the importance of luck, hard work, and passion in journalism. The speaker emphasizes that success often comes from being obsessed with one's work, whether in journalism or other fields.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Steve Daly before becoming a columnist?

A journalist

A sports editor

A bartender

A police officer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did humor play in Steve Daly's career transition?

It helped him become a police officer

It was irrelevant to his career

It led to encouragement from sports editors

It made him a better bartender

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first piece of advice given to young journalists?

Work hard

Get real lucky

Be humorous

Write fiction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the narrator, what is more important than luck for journalists?

Writing fiction

Being humorous

Working like a nut

Having connections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impresses the narrator as an editor?

People who are lucky

People who are obsessed

People who are humorous

People who are well-connected

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do obsessed individuals in journalism often do?

Dedicate themselves fully to their work

Avoid political campaigns

Imagine themselves in different careers

Work part-time

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which authors are mentioned as examples of successful writers?

Alice Munro and George Saunders

J.K. Rowling and Stephen King

Ernest Hemingway and Mark Twain

Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle

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