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WorksheetsSports coverage and brief writing
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What should sports writers be knowledgeable about regarding the rules of the sport they are covering?
The history of the sport
The rules and basics of playing and scoring the sport
The sponsors of the sport
The locations where the sport is played
Which of the following is crucial for sports writers to know about the team they are covering?
The favorite foods of the team players
The key players on the team, such as star seniors and up-and-coming underclassmen
The personal lives of the team coaches
The team's uniform colors
What types of additional resources should sports writers seek out to enhance their coverage?
Only official statements
Stats, videos, and other online information
Gossip about the players
Personal opinions only
Which of the following is NOT a type of sports news story?
Editorials
Game coverage
News features
Briefs
What type of sports news story is typically written before the game starts?
Game coverage
Advance or preview
Briefs
News features
Why are game stories often not considered great news stories in journalism?
The outcome is unpredictable and surprising
The game results are already known, making them less interesting
They are too complex to understand
They focus on future events rather than past ones
What should a journalist do before covering a game to understand team dynamics and player focus?
Check the weather forecast and prepare physically for the game.
Talk to the coach and ask about key players and any developing trends.
Arrange for post-game interviews only.
Focus solely on the game statistics during the game.
Why is it important for a journalist to get a team roster before covering a game?
To know the names and jersey numbers of the players.
To predict the outcome of the game.
To understand the rules of the game.
To prepare questions for the audience.
How soon should a journalist aim to have the game story online after the game ends?
Within 1 to 2 hours
Within 12 to 24 hours
After a week
Within 48 to 72 hours
What should a journalist look for to create stories that are better than typical game stories?
Trends in player salaries
Trends across several games such as offense strength or player injuries
Only the outcomes of games
Sponsorship deals
What should be a significant part of your story if a player or team breaks or ties a school or local record?
The player's background
The game's location
The record details
The coach's strategy
What should a sports journalist do after the game?
Leave immediately after the game ends
Wait for a press release from the team
Spend time speaking to players and coaches
Write the story based on the game highlights
what is essential for writing a good sports story?
Having multiple sources
Being present at the event
Reading other sports stories
Watching the event on television
When identifying players in a sports story, what should you mention about the player besides their name?
Their favorite sport
Their position and jersey number
Their age
Their hometown
According to the AP Style guidelines, what should you avoid using when identifying players in a sports story?
The player's full name
The player's position
Numbers for grade or year of graduation
The team's name
According to AP style, how should scores be written in journalism?
12 to 6
12-6
12_6
12/6
How should records be written in journalism according to AP style?
8 and 2
8_2
8-2
8/2
When reporting scores, whose score should be mentioned first if your school did not win?
The opponent's score
Your school's score
The scores should be omitted
The scores should be written together without order
When writing an article about an athlete's performance or a team profile, how should a journalist approach the writing?
Subjectively, with a focus on personal opinions
Objectively, without personal bias
By highlighting only the positive outcomes
By endorsing specific players or strategies
What term is used to describe when a journalist inserts personal opinions into a factual report?
Reporting
Analyzing
Editorializing
Summarizing
When writing a brief, how many words should you aim to have?
300-700
more than 700
200
100
Which elements are crucial for a comprehensive news brief?
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
Only Who, What, and Why
Where, When, and How
What, When, and Why
What is a news brief?
a tidbit that highlights the news
an info text box in a bigger story
a detailed caption under a photo
all of these
In a typical template for a news brief, what should be in the first paragraph?
A single sentence opening paragraphs that summarize the most important information.
A direct quote from a source that is responsible for the news, or a source that is affected by the news. Try incorporating background information about the speaker.
Offer new or background information that supports the lead paragraph. This paragraph should be no longer than three sentences.
A photograph with a caption describing the main focus of the story.
In a typical template for a news brief, what should be in the second paragraph?
A single sentence opening paragraphs that summarize the most important information.
A direct quote from a source that is responsible for the news, or a source that is affected by the news. Try incorporating background information about the speaker.
Offer new or background information that supports the lead paragraph. This paragraph should be no longer than three sentences.
A photograph with a caption describing the main focus of the story.
In a typical template for a news brief, what should be in the third paragraph?
A single sentence opening paragraphs that summarize the most important information.
A direct quote from a source that is responsible for the news, or a source that is affected by the news. Try incorporating background information about the speaker.
Offer new or background information that supports the lead paragraph. This paragraph should be no longer than three sentences.
A photograph with a caption describing the main focus of the story.
