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WorksheetsReporting Basics 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When you write interview questions, you should use all of the following qualities EXCEPT
personal: ask about the person's background, interests, etc.
direct: get straight to the point & be specific
open-ended: avoid asking questions with yes/no answers so the person can explain their ideas
short: ask a short question that focuses on one thing at a time so the person doesn't get confused
What is the name for a quotation that uses the speaker's IDEAS but changes the wording?
indirect quote
paraphrase
direct quote
partial quote
What is the name for a quotation where the reporter uses a part of the speaker's quote mixed with their own sentence?
partial quote
direct quote
indirect quote
paraphrase
What is the name for a quotation that uses the speaker's words exactly as stated without changing anything?
Partial quote
direct quote
indirect quote
paraphrase
Which angles are the focus of the following headline? "Wildfire closes Stevens Pass, sends residents, hikers fleeing"
novelty
prominence
conflict
human interest
Which term matches this definition: "the basic/essential information of any story."
informed opinion
by-line
facts
5 W's & H (who, what, when, where, why & how)
Which angle has this definition: "Events and issues that are out of the ordinary or uncommon. Rare occurrences are more newsworthy than common events."
human interest
novelty
proximity
conflict
Which angle has this definition: "Events and issues that happen closer to the community in which reporting happens. Readers are directly affected by these issues."
consequence
timeliness
novelty
proximity
Which angle has this definition: "The fame or renown of the people involved in a story. Events are usually more newsworthy when they involve people who are more well-known?"
prominence
conflict
timeliness
novelty
Which angle has this definition: "A struggle between opposing forces?"
proximity
conflict
novelty
human interest
What is the name of the first paragraph in a piece of journalistic writing?
flag
by-line
lead
headline
Which angle is MOST present in the following headline: "Two homeless men die during heat wave."
prominence
conflict
novelty
proximity
Which angle has this definition? "The way in which a story or event affects, involves, or concerns people."
timeliness
human interest
proximity
conflict
Which term has the following definition: " a statement that can be proven with evidence because it is observable, measurable or true"
fact
opinion
informed opinion
timeliness
Which definition is correct for OPINION?
a statement that can be proven with evidence because it is observable, measurable or true
a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something
thoughts on a subject from someone who has firsthand experience or who is familiar with facts, trends or studies
a person's set of values
Which definition is correct for INFORMED OPINION?
thoughts on a subject from someone who has firsthand experience or who is familiar with the facts, trends or studies
a person's set of values
a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something
a statement that can be proven with evidence because it is observable, measurable or true
Which term matches this definition: "unfairly favoring one side over another when reporting and writing a story"
balance
angle
bias
beat
Which term matches this definition: "seeking to cover all sides or points of view in a story"
balance
angle
bias
beat
Which term matches this definition: "people who provide journalists with information, can also include research--records, documents, etc."
balance
source
bias
beat
Which term matches this definition: "an opening paragraph that gives the audience the most important information in a story; usually includes the 5 W's & H"
bias
balance
source
lead
