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WorksheetsJournalism Mid Term
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
It is a journalist’s job to evaluate what is Out There. What is news? Which statement refers to “Proximity” method of newsworthiness?
a)
It is close to home.
b)
It is about someone famous.
c)
It just happened.
d)
It refers to human behavior.
2.
Which statement refers to the “Human Interest” method of newsworthiness?
a)
It is close to home.
b)
It is about someone famous.
c)
It just happened.
d)
It refers to human behavior.
3.
Which statement refers to the “Timeliness” method of newsworthiness?
a)
It is close to home.
b)
It is about someone famous.
c)
It just happened.
d)
It refers to human behavior.
4.
Which statement refers to the “Prominence” method of newsworthiness?
a)
It is close to home.
b)
It is about someone famous.
c)
It just happened.
d)
It refers to human behavior.
5.
Which statement refers to the “Consequence” method of newsworthiness?
a)
It is close to home.
b)
It is about someone famous.
c)
t is the importance of the event and how it affects others.
d)
It refers to human behavior.
6.
Which statement refers to the “Conflict” method of newsworthiness?
a)
It is close to home.
b)
It is about someone famous.
c)
A. It refers to an event with suspense or surprise.
d)
It refers to human behavior.
7.
What is an LQT Story? Lead, Quote, Transition.
a)
False
b)
True
8.
Usually the first sentence or two of a news article, but it can be as long as two paragraphs.
a)
The Conclusion
b)
A Quote
c)
A Transition
d)
The Lead
9.
What is included in a summary lead?
a)
Who and What
b)
When and Where
c)
Why and How
d)
All of the above
10.
What is a question that is close ended?
a)
A new question
b)
An older question
c)
A yes or no question
d)
A long answer question
11.
What is an open ended question? A question requiring the interviewee to give longer explanations and lead to follow-up questions.
a)
An older question
b)
A yes or no question
c)
A question requiring the interviewee to give longer explanations and lead to follow-up questions.
d)
A new questio
12.
How many questions will you need to prepare for you interview?
a)
10
b)
More than 10
c)
10-20
d)
As many as you can think of, always be prepared.
13.
What is a good technique for conducting an interview?
a)
Read back answers if requested or when in doubt about the phrasing of crucial material
b)
Avoid lecturing the source, arguing or debating.
c)
LISTEN, don’t talk too much!
d)
All of the above.
14.
What is the most import aspect of preparing for an interview?
a)
Writing your lead
b)
The inverted pyramid
c)
How well you know a person
d)
Research
15.
Libel occurs when:
a)
When false information is stated aloud.
b)
When false information is printed and it damages someone’s reputation.
c)
Material that offends.
d)
An exclusive right to something a person has written or created.
16.
Tinker vs. Des Moines refers to:
a)
A war protest on school grounds.
b)
A speech spoken at a school with obscenities.
c)
A principal who censored the school paper.
d)
None of the above.
17.
Bethel School District vs. Fraser
a)
A war protest on school grounds.
b)
A principal who censored the school paper.
c)
A speech spoken at a school with obscenities.
d)
None of the above.
18.
Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier
a)
A war protest on school grounds.
b)
A principal who censored the school paper.
c)
A speech spoken at a school with obscenities.
d)
None of the above.
19.
What is the Inverted Pyramid style of journalism writing?
a)
Most important information first.
b)
A new game show
c)
Slowly build the story.
d)
A three sided story
20.
Ms. Pagliughi drives
a)
A PT Cruiser
b)
An amazing Camaro
c)
An old pick-up truck
d)
a red mazda
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