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Journalism Study Guide Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of journalism?

a)

The activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.

b)

The process of checking information for accuracy and verification.

c)

A source that is highly knowledgeable about a topic.

d)

A type of easier questions used to begin the interview to create comfort and conversation.

2.

What skills are needed to be a good journalist?

a)

Non-fiction video or audio communication about topics of public interest.

b)

Writing, research, communication, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.

c)

Accuracy, fairness, and storytelling.

d)

Reading, writing, speaking, interviewing, and photography

3.

What does broadcast news refer to?

a)

The process of checking information for accuracy and verification.

b)

Non-fiction video or audio communication about topics of public interest disseminated through broadcast or digital methods.

c)

A source that is highly knowledgeable about a topic.

d)

A type of easier questions used to begin the interview to create comfort and conversation.

4.

What are the three tools that can be used to help transcribe a video? Be sure to add your bonus answer.

a)

Voiceover, natural sound, and sound bite.

b)

Otter.ai, Google Voice, Apple Dictation

c)

Algorithm, character, and script.

d)

B-roll, verification, and direct quote.

5.

What does VO stand for in broadcast news?

a)

Voiceover

b)

Verification

c)

Quotation

d)

Transcription

6.

What is the purpose of a voiceover in broadcast news?

a)

A type of easier questions used to begin the interview to create comfort and conversation.

b)

The process of checking information for accuracy and verification.

c)

A source that is highly knowledgeable about a topic.

d)

Narration done by a broadcast reporter, usually reading from a script.

7.

What is the main purpose of a newsletter in a school setting?

a)

To gather, assess, create, and present news and information.

b)

To provide important information about school-related activities.

c)

To transcribe a video.

d)

To check information for accuracy and verification.

8.

What is the purpose of a hook in journalism?

a)

The process of checking information for accuracy and verification.

b)

A source that is highly knowledgeable about a topic.

c)

An attempt to grab the reader or viewer's attention with interesting information.

d)

A type of easier questions used to begin the interview to create comfort and conversation.

9.

What is the role of a narrator in broadcast news?

a)

A person who gives an account or tells the story of events, experiences, etc.

b)

The process of checking information for accuracy and verification.

c)

A source that is highly knowledgeable about a topic.

d)

A type of easier questions used to begin the interview to create comfort and conversation.

10.

What is the purpose of a two-part question in an interview?

a)

A source that is highly knowledgeable about a topic.

b)

The process of checking information for accuracy and verification.

c)

To help elicit a response from the interviewee.

d)

A type of easier questions used to begin the interview to create comfort and conversation.