Understanding the Five W's in Journalism

The video tutorial by Xavier introduces the concept of online journalism, focusing on the five W's: who, what, where, when, and why. It explains the inverted pyramid structure used in news writing to prioritize information, ensuring that the most critical details are presented first. The tutorial provides examples of how to apply the five W's in crafting a lead paragraph and discusses the importance of relevance to the audience. The session concludes with a recap and a homework assignment to practice writing lead paragraphs.

What is the primary focus of the course introduced by Xavier?

• Advanced reporting techniques

• The Five W's of Journalism

• Digital media strategies

• The history of journalism

What historical challenge did journalists face that led to the creation of the inverted pyramid?

• Limited newspaper space and readers' time

• Competition from radio

• High printing costs

• Lack of skilled writers

What is the purpose of the lead paragraph in a news article?

• To summarize the entire article

• To provide background information

• To present the most crucial information first

• To capture the reader's attention with a story

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five W's?

• How

• Where

• What

• Who

What additional question does Rudyard Kipling include in his poem about the Five W's?

• Whose

• Which

• Whom

• How

In the example of a news report about an election, what is the 'What'?

• The date of the election

• The winner of the election

• The reason for the election

• The location of the election

Why is audience relevance important in news reporting?

• It increases advertising revenue

• It determines the news value and focus

• It ensures compliance with regulations

• It helps in choosing the right news format

What is the homework assignment given to students at the end of the lesson?

• Write a full news article

• Draft a lead paragraph with the Five W's

• Conduct an interview

• Create a video report