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WorksheetsNews Writing Final Practice
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the primary reason for attributing information to sources in news writing?
To make the article longer
To fill space in the article
To avoid using quotes
To give credit and allow readers to assess credibility
What is the minimum number of sources you should have in every story?
0
1
2
9,993,427
What is the best way to write this quote paragraph for news purposes?
"This is not the way I wanted the world to end," Carter said. "I just don't see another possible outcome though."
"This is not the way I wanted the world to end," lamented Carter. "I just don't see another possible outcome."
"This is not the way I wanted the world to end. I just don't see another possible outcome," said Carter.
Carter continued, "This is not the way I wanted the world to end. I just don't see another possible outcome."
What is the main purpose of the lede in a news article?
To highlight your sources' best quotes
To summarize the most important information
To list all sources
To give the reporter’s opinion
Which of the following best describes the inverted pyramid style of news writing?
Presenting information in chronological order
Placing the most important information at the beginning
Using only direct quotes
Ending with the most important detail
Which term refers to the process of verifying the accuracy of information before publication?
Attribution
Fact-checking
Paraphrasing
Editing
What is attribution in news writing?
Giving credit to sources of information
Writing the headline
Editing for grammar
Adding photographs
Which of the following is an ethical consideration in journalism?
Using anonymous sources without verification
Plagiarizing content
Reporting facts accurately and fairly
Publishing rumors
Which section of a news article typically provides additional details and background after the lede?
Conclusion
Body
Headline
Byline
Which of the following is a common technique for writing an effective lede?
Including every detail
Answering the who, what, when, where, why, and how
Using technical jargon
Starting with a quote
Which of the following best demonstrates the use of paraphrasing in attribution?
“The mayor said, ‘We will fix the roads.’”
The mayor announced that the city would repair the roads.
“We will fix the roads,” said the mayor.
The city will fix the roads.
When structuring a news article using the inverted pyramid, what should be included in the final paragraphs?
The most important facts
The least important details and background information
The headline
The byline
A reporter receives conflicting information from two sources. What is the most appropriate action?
Choose the information that fits the story
Investigate further to verify which information is accurate
Ignore both sources
Publish both accounts without clarification
You are writing a lede for a breaking news story about a fire. What should you prioritize including in the lede?
The color of the fire trucks
The number of people affected, location, and time of the fire
The history of fires in the area
Quotes from bystanders
How should a journalist handle a situation where a source requests anonymity due to fear of retaliation?
Refuse to use the information
Evaluate the credibility of the source and explain the reason for anonymity to readers
Automatically grant anonymity without question
Reveal the source’s identity anyway
A news article contains a factual error that is later discovered. What is the most responsible action for the journalist to take?
Ignore the error
Issue a correction as soon as possible
Blame the source
Delete the article
When fact-checking a controversial claim, which approach is most effective?
Rely on a single source
Cross-reference multiple reputable sources and official records
Trust the source’s word
Use information from social media only
What is the best way to write this quote? (NOTE: This is the first time this person has appeared in this story.)
"I want to take over the world," said Jones.
"I want to take over the world," remarked Carlton Jones.
"I want to take over the world," CEO Carlton Jones said.
When asked what he'd like to do, CEO Carlton Jones said, "I want to take over the world."
If you include a quote from a person in a paragraph, what else should be included in that paragraph?
Lots and lots of statistical data
Quotes from other people
Their full biography
Nothing
Which book should every journalist carry with them at all times?
Lord of the Rings
AP Stylebook
All the President's Men
Language Arts & Discipline
Which of the following is the most effective way to ensure accuracy when quoting a source in a news article?
Paraphrase without checking with the source
Verify the quote with the source and attribute it clearly
Use anonymous quotes frequently
Rely on memory for quoting
When writing the body of a news article, what is the best practice for presenting supporting details?
Present details in random order
Omit background information entirely
Include all details at the beginning
Organize details from most to least important
Which of the following best describes a well-written news headline?
It is written in the form of a question
It includes every detail from the story
It uses complex language and jargon
It summarizes the main point clearly and concisely
When writing a headline for a news article, what should you avoid?
Using clear and concise language
Including misleading or sensational information
Reflecting the article's content accurately
Summarizing the main point
A news value based on how close something is happening to its readers/viewers.
Timeliness
Proximity
Impact/Consequence
Conflict
What role does the press play in holding public officials accountable in a democracy?
By ignoring their actions
By reporting on their activities and decisions
By supporting all government policies
By focusing only on entertainment news
