WorksheetsJournalism Introductions Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What are the elements that make news interesting?
Timeliness, Proximity, Consequence, Prominence, Conflict, Emotions, Unusualness, Human Interest
Only Timeliness and Proximity
Only Prominence and Conflict
Only Emotions and Unusualness
What are the 5 W’s in journalistic writing?
Who, What, When, Where, Why
Who, What, When, Where, How
Who, What, Why, How, Where
What, When, Where, Why, How
What is the definition of objectivity in journalism?
Reporting facts without personal bias
Reporting opinions with evidence
Reporting facts with emotional detachment
Reporting facts with favoritism
What are the key principles of objectivity in journalism?
Impartiality, Evidence-based reasoning, Emotional detachment, Consistency
Impartiality, Emotional reasoning, Consistency
Bias, Evidence-based reasoning, Emotional detachment
Favoritism, Evidence-based reasoning, Consistency
What is the purpose of a story idea sheet?
To brainstorm story ideas
To critique articles
To write interview questions
To analyze news elements
What are the steps in the reporting process?
Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publication
Brainstorming, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publication
Prewriting, Drafting, Editing, Publishing
Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing
What are the types of sources in journalism?
Primary, Secondary, Anonymous
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Direct, Indirect, Anonymous
Firsthand, Analyzed, Anonymous
What is the purpose of writing interview questions?
To follow the 21-question formula
To critique articles
To analyze news elements
To brainstorm story ideas
What is the purpose of an article critique?
To analyze strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness
To summarize the article
To rewrite the article
To brainstorm new ideas
What are the components of a critique structure?
Introduction, Summary, Analysis, Conclusion
Introduction, Analysis, Summary, Conclusion
Summary, Introduction, Analysis, Conclusion
Analysis, Summary, Introduction, Conclusion
Which of the following best describes a primary source in journalism?
A rewritten press release
An editorial opinion
A summary of news events
Original material or firsthand evidence
What is the main goal of revising a news article?
To add more opinions
To increase the word count
To improve clarity, accuracy, and coherence
To change the topic
Which of the following is NOT a typical element found in a news report?
Personal opinion
Consequence
Timeliness
Proximity
Why are Anonymous sources not recommended?
There is nothing wrong with an anonymous source
They are not reliable and don't seem credible
When following the 21 question formula, do you actually have to write out a solid 21 questions each time?
Yes
No, however, some are required.
When interviewing someone, what is the first question you ask them?
"How are you today?"
"What is your name and how is it spelled?"
"What brings you here today?"
"What would you like to discuss?"
When figuring out stories for this class, what should you be on the lookout for?
Old stories, especially ones that have been done before.
Stories that aren't funny.
Stories that are very controversial.
Things that are about to happen, are happening, or JUST happened.
Where can you go looking for stories?
Everywhere. Town of Collierville, CHS as a school, in the classroom, on the field, and research.
they must just come to you
Online ONLY
