WorksheetsDigital Journalism Essentials
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the primary purpose of a news lead?
To provide background information
To capture the reader's attention
To summarize the entire article
To introduce the reporter
Which of the following is a key principle of journalism ethics?
Sensationalism
Objectivity
Profitability
Exclusivity
What is the first step in preparing for an interview?
Writing the article
Researching the interviewee
Editing the interview transcript
Publishing the interview
Which tool is commonly used for fact-checking information?
Photoshop
Google Search
Microsoft Word
Adobe Illustrator
What is the main function of a content management system (CMS) in digital journalism?
To edit photos
To manage and publish digital content
To create videos
To design graphics
Which of the following is a strategy for engaging an online audience?
Ignoring comments
Posting infrequently
Using interactive content
Avoiding social media
Which of the following is considered a conflict of interest in journalism?
Reporting on a family member's business
Using anonymous sources
Writing a news article
Conducting an interview
What is the purpose of a follow-up question in an interview?
To end the interview
To clarify or expand on a previous answer
To introduce a new topic
To summarize the interview
Which of the following is a reliable source for fact-checking?
Wikipedia
Snopes
Personal blogs
Social media posts
What is the role of analytics in digital journalism?
To create content
To measure audience engagement
To design websites
To edit videos
Which of the following is a method to increase audience engagement on social media?
Posting long articles
Ignoring feedback
Using hashtags
Avoiding multimedia content
What is the primary goal of a news headline?
To provide detailed information
To attract readers' attention
To include the reporter's name
To summarize the entire article
Which of the following is an ethical consideration when using anonymous sources?
Ensuring the source's safety
Increasing the article's length
Making the story more sensational
Avoiding fact-checking
What is a common technique for verifying the accuracy of a quote?
Paraphrasing the quote
Checking with the source
Ignoring the quote
Using a different source
What is a news lead? Choose all that apply.
The most important sentence in the article
It is a promo that announces an upcoming event.
The very first sentence in the article with the most pertinent information
It is the sentence that hooks and grabs your reader into the article.
Journalism is the art of storytelling.
true
false
During a project review meeting, Mayra finds it effective to:
Ask closed-ended questions to get specific answers from team members
Interrupt team members to keep the meeting short
Ask open-ended questions to encourage detailed responses from team members
Focus on personal questions to make the team members uncomfortable
What is the role of a multimedia journalist in a digital journalism class?
To write articles
To manage social media accounts
To create and edit videos, photos, and audio content
To fact-check information
Which of the following is a responsibility of an editor in a digital journalism class?
Designing the website
Ensuring the accuracy and quality of the content
Managing advertising campaigns
Conducting interviews
What is the primary task of a social media manager in a digital journalism class?
Writing long-form articles
Editing video content
Engaging with the audience and promoting content on social media platforms
Conducting investigative journalism
Why is it important for digital journalism students to understand multimedia content creation?
To write better articles
To enhance storytelling with videos, photos, and audio
To manage advertising campaigns
To conduct interviews
What is a key skill that digital journalism students bring to modern newsrooms?
Traditional print layout design
Proficiency in digital tools and platforms
Ignoring audience feedback
Specializing in one type of media
What is the primary goal of preparing questions before an interview?
To ensure the interviewee feels comfortable
To fill time during the interview
To guide the conversation and gather relevant information
To impress the interviewee with your knowledge
How many questions should you ideally prepare for a 30-minute interview?
5-10 questions
10-15 questions
15-20 questions
20-25 questions
Which type of questions are most effective in an interview for a story?
Yes or No questions
Open-ended questions
Multiple-choice questions
Leading questions
What is an open-ended question?
A question that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'
A question that requires a detailed response
A question that provides multiple-choice answers
A question that is rhetorical
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
Did you enjoy the event?
What are your thoughts on the new policy?
Is the project completed?
Do you agree with the statement?
Why are open-ended questions important in interviews?
They limit the interviewee's responses
They encourage detailed and informative answers
They make the interview shorter
They provide specific yes or no answers
Which of the following is an example of a non-open-ended question?
How do you feel about the new policy?
Can you describe your experience at the event?
What are your thoughts on the recent changes?
Did you attend the meeting?
Why might a journalist choose to use a non-open-ended question during an interview?
To gather specific information quickly
To encourage a detailed response
To explore the interviewee's feelings
To allow the interviewee to elaborate
