New Media Journalism Quiz

What are some examples of online media platforms?

• Billboards and flyers

• Blogs and podcasts

• Radio and television

• Newspapers and magazines

How do online media outlets differ from traditional media in reporting breaking news?

• They avoid real-time updates

• They use more editors

• They publish news much faster

• They wait for all facts before publishing

What is a key feature of 'developing' stories in online media?

• They are published once a day

• They are updated continuously

• They are only available in print

• They are not time-stamped

What is a threaded discussion?

• A printed article

• A type of podcast

• A series of linked comments

• A live video broadcast

How can journalists use threaded discussions?

• To ignore audience feedback

• To publish unverified information

• To avoid updating stories

• To learn about audience interests

What is the purpose of data visualization stories?

• To explain complex data clearly

• To make data more confusing

• To avoid using visuals

• To replace written articles

What can users do with interactive graphs in data visualization stories?

• Print them out

• Ignore the data

• Delete the graphs

• Interact and explore data

What are memes and gifs examples of?

• Government publications

• Official news reports

• User-generated content

• Traditional journalism

What is a characteristic of ephemeral media?

• They last forever

• They disappear after 24 hours

• They are only in print

• They are never shared

Why do some media experts argue that memes and gifs are not journalism?

• They are too informative

• They are only in print

• They lack depth and analysis

• They are too lengthy