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Journalism Unit 4 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the foundation of great journalism according to the text?

a)

Mastering storytelling techniques

b)

Mastering information-gathering techniques

c)

Conducting interviews with celebrities

d)

Reporting only on school events

2.

What is the primary focus of the presentation mentioned in the text?

a)

Teaching video editing skills

b)

Guiding students on audio journalism methods

c)

Explaining the history of journalism

d)

Promoting community events

3.

What type of content is the presentation designed to help students produce?

a)

Fictional stories

b)

Quality content for podcasts or student news channels

c)

Social media posts

d)

Advertisements for school events

4.

What is the primary purpose of journalism?

a)

To entertain the public

b)

To inform the public by researching, investigating, and reporting facts and stories

c)

To promote personal opinions

d)

To create fictional stories for entertainment

5.

Which of the following is NOT a form of journalism in the digital age?

a)

Podcasts

b)

Video news channels

c)

Social media

d)

Painting

6.

As a student journalist, what is your role in your school and community?

a)

To entertain your peers with fictional stories

b)

To be a reliable source of information and give voice to untold stories

c)

To promote your personal opinions on social media

d)

To create advertisements for school events

7.

What is the primary purpose of accessing public records in journalism?

a)

Collecting opinions from multiple people

b)

Accessing official documents, meeting minutes, and government data

c)

Witnessing events firsthand

d)

Using existing sources like articles and reports

8.

How do surveys and polls contribute to information gathering in journalism?

a)

By accessing government data

b)

By collecting data from multiple people to understand trends or opinions

c)

By witnessing events firsthand

d)

By using existing sources like articles and reports

9.

What is a recommended action after an interview?

a)

Request the interview in advance

b)

Record with permission

c)

Transcribe key quotes accurately

d)

Prepare open-ended questions

10.

What is the significance of requesting permission before recording an interview?

a)

To ensure the subject feels comfortable

b)

To confirm facts mentioned by the subject

c)

To prepare open-ended questions

d)

To transcribe key quotes accurately

11.

Which of the following is an example of an academic database?

a)

JSTOR or Google Scholar

b)

News organizations like CNN or BBC

c)

Books and articles summarizing information

d)

First-person accounts or historical records

12.

What is one benefit of being present at events for observation and field reporting?

a)

It allows you to rely solely on memory.

b)

It helps capture authentic details and firsthand accounts.

c)

It eliminates the need for taking notes.

d)

It ensures you avoid unexpected moments.

13.

Which of the following is NOT something to observe during field reporting?

a)

Physical details like setting and weather.

b)

Sounds and atmosphere such as tone of voice.

c)

Actions and interactions between people.

d)

Personal opinions of the reporter.

14.

What is one tip for effective field reporting?

a)

Arrive late to avoid distractions.

b)

Rely on memory instead of taking notes.

c)

Use photos or videos to capture context (with permission).

d)

Avoid talking to bystanders or participants.

15.

What are public records?

a)

Documents that are private and confidential

b)

Official documents legally available to the public

c)

Personal records of individuals

d)

Documents that are only accessible to government officials

16.

Which of the following is an example of a public record?

a)

Personal diaries

b)

School board meeting minutes and agendas

c)

Private emails

d)

Family photo albums

17.

Why is it recommended to ask one question per item in a survey?

a)

To combine multiple ideas for efficiency

b)

To avoid confusion and ensure clarity

c)

To make the survey longer

d)

To encourage leading responses

18.

Which of the following is a visual method for presenting survey findings?

a)

Charts or graphs

b)

Written paragraphs

c)

Audio recordings

d)

Video presentations

19.

How does combining multiple methods benefit a journalist?

a)

It builds trust with the audience and strengthens credibility

b)

It reduces the need for verified facts

c)

It eliminates the need for multiple perspectives

d)

It focuses only on the journalist's opinion

20.

What is emphasized as a key quality for young journalists in the action plan?

a)

Staying curious and asking questions

b)

Using only one method for gathering information

c)

Avoiding time and effort in journalism

d)

Ignoring the audience's needs