Journalism Concepts and Vocabulary

This video lesson, led by Alicia, introduces key journalism and newspaper vocabulary. It covers terms like article, piece, and story, explaining their use in media. The lesson also discusses how to use 'according to' and 'cite' to reference sources, the process of publishing and researching, and the significance of findings. It highlights the roles of editors and copy editors in journalism and explains the concept of commissioning pieces. The lesson concludes with a call to explore more resources for English learning.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Alicia?

• Cooking techniques

• Journalism and newspaper vocabulary

• Mathematical concepts

• Historical events

Which of the following terms can refer to an essay or opinion piece in journalism?

• Article

• Script

• Novel

• Poem

What does the expression 'according to' help indicate?

• The conclusion of a story

• The source of information

• The length of an article

• The title of a book

What does it mean to 'cite' a source?

• To delete a source

• To rewrite a source

• To refer to a source for information

• To ignore a source

What does the term 'to publish' mean?

• To make media accessible to the public

• To destroy a document

• To write a personal diary

• To hide information

In journalism, what does 'research' involve?

• Watching movies

• Casual reading

• Detailed information gathering

• Quick dictionary checks

What are 'findings' in the context of research?

• The results of research

• The introduction of a paper

• The author's name

• The title of a book

What does 'to go to press' mean?

• To edit a document

• To write a draft

• To publish on a recognized media platform

• To cancel a publication

What is the role of an editor in journalism?

• To design advertisements

• To write all articles

• To decide which stories to include

• To print newspapers

What does it mean to 'commission a piece'?

• To edit an article

• To ask someone to write for payment

• To publish a book

• To write for free