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WorksheetsJournalism Unit 4 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What is the foundation of great journalism according to the text?
Mastering storytelling techniques
Mastering information-gathering techniques
Conducting interviews with celebrities
Reporting only on school events
What is the primary focus of the presentation mentioned in the text?
Teaching video editing skills
Guiding students on audio journalism methods
Explaining the history of journalism
Promoting community events
What type of content is the presentation designed to help students produce?
Fictional stories
Quality content for podcasts or student news channels
Social media posts
Advertisements for school events
What is the primary purpose of journalism?
To entertain the public
To inform the public by researching, investigating, and reporting facts and stories
To promote personal opinions
To create fictional stories for entertainment
Which of the following is NOT a form of journalism in the digital age?
Podcasts
Video news channels
Social media
Painting
As a student journalist, what is your role in your school and community?
To entertain your peers with fictional stories
To be a reliable source of information and give voice to untold stories
To promote your personal opinions on social media
To create advertisements for school events
What is the primary purpose of accessing public records in journalism?
Collecting opinions from multiple people
Accessing official documents, meeting minutes, and government data
Witnessing events firsthand
Using existing sources like articles and reports
How do surveys and polls contribute to information gathering in journalism?
By accessing government data
By collecting data from multiple people to understand trends or opinions
By witnessing events firsthand
By using existing sources like articles and reports
What is a recommended action after an interview?
Request the interview in advance
Record with permission
Transcribe key quotes accurately
Prepare open-ended questions
What is the significance of requesting permission before recording an interview?
To ensure the subject feels comfortable
To confirm facts mentioned by the subject
To prepare open-ended questions
To transcribe key quotes accurately
Which of the following is an example of an academic database?
JSTOR or Google Scholar
News organizations like CNN or BBC
Books and articles summarizing information
First-person accounts or historical records
What is one benefit of being present at events for observation and field reporting?
It allows you to rely solely on memory.
It helps capture authentic details and firsthand accounts.
It eliminates the need for taking notes.
It ensures you avoid unexpected moments.
Which of the following is NOT something to observe during field reporting?
Physical details like setting and weather.
Sounds and atmosphere such as tone of voice.
Actions and interactions between people.
Personal opinions of the reporter.
What is one tip for effective field reporting?
Arrive late to avoid distractions.
Rely on memory instead of taking notes.
Use photos or videos to capture context (with permission).
Avoid talking to bystanders or participants.
What are public records?
Documents that are private and confidential
Official documents legally available to the public
Personal records of individuals
Documents that are only accessible to government officials
Which of the following is an example of a public record?
Personal diaries
School board meeting minutes and agendas
Private emails
Family photo albums
Why is it recommended to ask one question per item in a survey?
To combine multiple ideas for efficiency
To avoid confusion and ensure clarity
To make the survey longer
To encourage leading responses
Which of the following is a visual method for presenting survey findings?
Charts or graphs
Written paragraphs
Audio recordings
Video presentations
How does combining multiple methods benefit a journalist?
It builds trust with the audience and strengthens credibility
It reduces the need for verified facts
It eliminates the need for multiple perspectives
It focuses only on the journalist's opinion
What is emphasized as a key quality for young journalists in the action plan?
Staying curious and asking questions
Using only one method for gathering information
Avoiding time and effort in journalism
Ignoring the audience's needs
