WorksheetsAlternative forms of writing & Polls
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What elements can be used to draw readers into a story besides text?
Blurb, quote blocks, photo captions, polls, maps, text boxes
Animations, videos, sound effects
Interactive quizzes, live discussions
Detailed descriptions, long paragraphs
According to the Poynter Eye Track 3 Study, 2007, how much more information do readers retain with non-narrative information presentation compared to other forms?
20 percent more
30 percent more
40 percent more
50 percent more
What should a journalist consider when deciding whether to cut a story?
The length of the story only
The potential impact on readers
If there is a better way to present the information
The opinion of the editor only
What is a timeline typically used to represent?
A sequence of events in chronological order
A list of people involved in an event
A detailed description of a single event
A comparison of statistical data over time
Which of the following best describes the duration that can be covered by a timeline?
Only events that last a few seconds
Only events that span multiple years
Events covering any length of time, from seconds to years
Only events that occur within a single day
What does a timeline use to represent different events?
Bar graphs
Pie charts
Plot points
Text descriptions only
What is the purpose of listing the 5W's and H in a fast facts box in journalism?
To provide a detailed analysis of the event
To give a quick overview of what happened
To introduce new topics unrelated to the main story
To critique the sources of information
Which of the following is NOT a typical use of an info box in journalism stories?
To tell how to get there and where to find it
To provide editorial opinions on the topic
To highlight additional resources
To add related trivia or statistics
What should be considered before creating a map to ensure it captures interesting information effectively?
The color and perspective only
How the eye scans for information
The use of illustrations only
Planning the creation process and considering elements like perspective, color, and illustrations
What is a recommended practice when collecting quotes on the same topic from several people?
Ask a different question to each person
Ask a closed-ended question that can be answered with a 'yes' or 'no'
Ask the same open-ended question to everyone
Only quote one significant person
What is an alternative method mentioned for collecting opinions in journalism?
Interviewing people without recording their responses
Sampling one significant person's opinion on several topics
Using only written surveys for collecting opinions
Quoting anonymous sources only
Which of the following is NOT listed as an alternative story form to accompany a story you are working on in Assignment A?
Poll
Editorial
Charticle
Timeline
What is one of the primary reasons for using polls in journalism?
To increase the cost of production
To maintain and improve readership
To reduce the content quality
To limit reader involvement
what aspect makes polls appealing in news articles?
They are time-consuming to create
They are expensive to conduct
They are fun to make and read
They are irrelevant to the topic
What caution is advised when using polls in journalism?
All polls should be avoided
All polls are equally reliable
Not all polls are equal
Polls should always be used
