WorksheetsJournalism Unit 2 Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Which option best defines student publications in a school setting?
Media created by students under school supervision
Administrative memos written by school staff
Commercial news produced by local broadcasters
Personal blogs published without teacher oversight
A school wants a platform for student expression and communication. Which choice is the most appropriate student publication to launch first?
Vendor-run advertising newsletter for businesses
Private social media profiles for individuals
District-wide policy handbook for teachers
School newspaper managed by student editors
Which statement best captures a core purpose of student media shown in the studio image?
Offers a forum for student voice and expression
Promotes entertainment without educational outcomes
Eliminates collaboration by focusing on individual work
Replaces classroom instruction with independent projects
A principal removes an investigative article about cafeteria conditions from the school paper, citing concerns about the school's image. Using historical precedent, what policy action should student journalists consider next?
Shift to entertainment content to reduce legal scrutiny
Seek protections under New Voices legislation in their state
Appeal directly to Hazelwood to expand editorial freedom
Stop publishing to avoid administrative censorship entirely
A student editor must expand audience reach beyond campus while maintaining timely coverage. Which combined approach is most effective?
Yearbook plus classroom posters
Print newspapers only, delivered homeroom
Literary magazines only, published annually
School news website plus social media accounts
Which goal best describes the primary purpose of a news story?
To promote businesses through sponsored content
To persuade audiences to adopt specific viewpoints
To entertain audiences with dramatic storytelling
To inform audiences about events affecting communities
A reporter writes a brief article using the inverted pyramid, answers the 5Ws and H, and uses objective language about a sudden district-wide internet outage. Which type of news is this?
Opinion column analyzing policy implications
Feature review evaluating a recent performance
Soft news emphasizing personal experiences
Hard news focused on timely significant events
Which scenario best fits soft news for a student publication?
A profile telling a coach’s journey and motivations
A brief about immediate cafeteria safety closure
A notice announcing emergency lockdown procedures
A report summarizing school board budget votes
Which feature best distinguishes breaking news from other story types?
Deep document analysis and long timelines
Immediate reporting with limited early details
Exploration of systemic issues and patterns
Focus on historical context and background
A student journalist is assigned to examine budget allocation over the past five years using records and multiple sources. Which news type fits this assignment?
Feature profile of a star athlete
Investigative reporting on complex issues
Opinion column about school spirit
Breaking news coverage of a sudden event
In the inverted pyramid, what should the first paragraph accomplish?
Deliver a catchy conclusion and recap
Offer quotes and minor supporting details
Answer the key 5 Ws and H questions
Provide less essential but relevant context
Which practice best supports accuracy in a news article about a school event?
Prioritize speed over careful fact-checking
Blend rumors with confirmed information
Use persuasive adjectives for vivid impact
Verify all facts with authoritative sources
A reporter covering a controversial policy wants to remain objective. What approach is most appropriate?
Frame quotes to favor the popular opinion
Avoid sources that challenge personal beliefs
Champion one viewpoint to guide readers
Present multiple perspectives with neutral language
You are planning a story for the school paper. Which choice best ensures relevance to readers?
Avoid explaining why the story matters
Ignore audience needs and interests
Highlight distant celebrity gossip trends
Focus on issues impacting the school community
A student journalist receives an allegation about a teacher. What is the most responsible first step?
Omit opposing viewpoints to keep focus
Use dramatic language to attract attention
Publish immediately to inform quickly
Verify details and separate facts from claims
Which choice best describes the Hazelwood standard’s impact on school-sponsored student publications?
Eliminates administrative oversight of student newspapers
Gives students full editorial control over all content
Allows schools to review and restrict school-sponsored content
Requires prior restraint only for off-campus publications
A student reporter plans to publish an article naming a minor involved in a sensitive incident. Which action aligns with minimizing harm while respecting privacy?
Publish the name because it is newsworthy and public
Use the minor’s name but add extra contextual background
Withhold identifying details and focus on verified facts
Share the full story on social media without attribution
Which skill best enables a student journalist to present complex information clearly for audiences?
Basic coding for website templates
Data visualization using charts and graphics
Digital ethics for source verification
Social media scheduling across platforms
Which initiative best aligns with increased digital integration for a new student publication?
Launching a print-only monthly newsletter
Optimizing articles for smartphone reading
Limiting collaborations with other schools
Reducing multimedia to focus on text
The reporters, editors, photographers, producers and camera crews who sift through the many happenings of a day to tell you what's important or interesting are called ____________________.
journalists
staffers
sources
gaffers
A news value based on how much it affects your audience.
Timeliness
Proximity
Impact/Consequence
Conflict
This is usually called Soft News.
Editorial
Feature Story
News Story
Short Story
