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Media Writing Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Reckless disregard of the truth; printing something you know to be false






2. Defamation by the spoken word.






3. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines






4. In libel cases - someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs






5. The business and craft of producing content for the news media






6. State and federal laws that guarantee public access to meetings of government bodies






7. Information gathered by reporters to help them understand a story's history - meaning - context - etc. also refers to quotes or facts that can be used in a story without disclosing the source's name.






8. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop






9. A lead in which the 'who' is identified by name - usually because the person is recognizable to most readers






10. An unanswered question in a story; a significant missing fact that's identified when a story is edited






11. To identify the source of a fact - opinion or quote






12. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story






13. A rookie or trainee reporter






14. A campaign by a news outlet to bring about reform or encourage government action






15. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






16. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place






17. A feature story that uses interviews and observations to paint a picture of someone newsworthy






18. Adding description or human interest or slanting it unfairly by adding bias






19. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go






20. Use online sites such as facebook and myspace to build relationships with colleagues and sources






21. The legal protection given to authors preventing others from copying or selling their work






22. A staffer who works with reporters - editors - photographers and designers to plan and create special treatment for stories






23. Reporting that requires extensive research to uncover information on misconduct or corruption that has been concealed from the public






24. When the anchor speaks over video - or when a reporter narrates over video cover






25. A recorded comment from a news source






26. A feature story on the culture's latest fads - fashions - and ideas






27. The story deserving the biggest headline and best display on page one - or at the start of a newscast






28. A news library - where published stories and photos are stored for reference






29. A particular demographic at which media producers or advertisers aim their messages






30. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters






31. A series of photos and captions that illustrates a topic or event on a web site






32. A proofreading comment that means 'leave it - ignore any editing notations'






33. The lead to a reporter's warp - read by an anchor






34. To publish an important or dramatic story for the first time






35. A collection of clips - press releases - notes and story ideas - arranged by date - to remind editors of upcoming stories to assign






36. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






37. A story layout designed across two facing pages






38. Statutes that give journalists the right to protect the identity of sources when questioned during judicial proceedings






39. The main page of a web site - providing links to the rest of the site






40. The emphasis given to a story or an element within a story






41. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational






42. A restriction placed on a news story or press release that specifies where the information can be made public






43. A short - amusing news story






44. A small headline running below the main headline






45. The use of quotes to re-create a conversation between two or more people






46. To delete part of a story






47. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative






48. An interview session where someone answers questions from a group of reporters






49. The skills and tactics used to convey information and maintain a positive public image about a person - product - event or organization






50. A clickable word or image on a web page that directs you to another page or site