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Жұмыс парақтарыBasic Journalism Vocabulary
Total сұрақ: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Lead
The first story in a news bulletin or on the front page of a newspaper. Also called a 'splash'.
A type of article that summarizes the news.
A section in a newspaper dedicated to sports.
A method of reporting that focuses on opinion rather than facts.
Angle
A type of geometric figure
Short for news angle, it is that aspect, perspective, topic of a story in which a journalist chooses to highlight and develop.
A measurement of rotation
A synonym for angle in mathematics
Key points
Important facts or pieces of information which must be included in a news story.
Minor details that can be omitted from a news story.
Personal opinions of the journalist about the news.
A summary of the news story's conclusion.
Media
(1) Short for mass media or news media, publishers or broadcasters bringing news and information to widespread audiences.
(2) A type of social interaction that occurs in small groups.
(3) A method of communication that only includes written text.
(4) A singular form of medium, referring to a specific channel of communication.
Fact
Something which is true and can be proved to be true by objective methods.
A belief that is widely accepted without proof.
An opinion based on personal feelings or interpretations.
A statement that can be proven false.
Assignment
A task/job or piece of work given to a journalist to complete.
A type of report that journalists write for publication.
A meeting scheduled for journalists to discuss their work.
A set of guidelines for ethical journalism.
Diary
A personal journal for recording daily events.
A journalist's schedule or calendar for planning stories.
A collection of news articles published weekly.
A type of book used for writing poetry.
WWWWW&H
Who? What? Where? When? Why? and How?
What are the five W's and one H?
What questions should journalists ask?
What is the importance of asking questions?
Draft
The final version of an article ready for publication.
The first version of an article before submission to an editor.
A summary of the main points of an article.
A list of references used in an article.
Jargon
A type of informal language used in everyday conversation.
Specialised language concerned with a particular subject, culture or profession.
A language that is universally understood by all.
A formal language used in legal documents.
Balance
A principle of journalism that emphasizes objectivity and neutrality in reporting.
A basic journalism principle of giving both sides of an argument in a fair way so readers or listeners can make up their own mind.
A technique used to enhance the visual appeal of a news article.
A method for journalists to ensure they are not biased in their reporting.
Inverted pyramid
A structure for writing a news story with the main news at the start and details following in decreasing order of importance.
A method for organizing a novel's plot structure.
A technique used in poetry to create rhythm and flow.
A style of painting that emphasizes abstract forms.
Background
(1) Information which is not part of the news event but which helps to explain more about the situation and the story.
(2) Another name, usually US, for off-the-record. A backgrounder is the story written.
(3) A summary of the main points of a news article.
(4) A type of news report that includes personal opinions of the journalist.
Intro
The first paragraph containing the most newsworthy part of a news story.
A summary of the entire news article.
A conclusion that wraps up the news story.
A section that provides background information on the topic.
