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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. An excessively long lead that's overstuffed with facts - like a bulging suitcase






2. Used to highlight items listed in the text






3. The first words of a cut or wrap






4. In libel cases - a person who has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in some public controversy






5. A press release - complete with images and sound - ready to be used in a televised newscast






6. A typeface






7. The slanting of information by a source - usually an attempt to make someone look good






8. A story that explains the basics of an issue or event. also refers to an interview in which a source provides information - though not necessarily for publication






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






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






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






12. A story reported by only one news outlet






13. The public's perception of the reliability of a reporter or news outlet






14. A type of news lead that withholds a significant piece of information (usually a person's last name)






15. A block of information - including staff names and publication data - often printed on the editorial page






16. A part-time correspondent who is not a regular newsroom employee but gets paid by the story






17. A story clipped from a newspaper






18. A compilation of newsroom rules for punctuation - capitalization - abbreviation - etc. with guidelines on everything from handling profanity to recording sports scores






19. Violating the right of an ordinary person to be left alone






20. 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.






21. Not prerecorded; usually refers to stories filed from a news scene






22. A humorous - dramatic or revealing incident that's used to begin a story






23. The interconnected community of blogs and bloggers who post comments and link to each other's blogs






24. A full-size newspaper






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






26. A write whose commentary is sold and distributed by a news organization for reprinting in other publications






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






28. A software program that enables you to view Web pages






29. A short - amusing news story






30. Providing a community angle on a national story by discussing its connection to local people - issues - or events






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






32. A brief headline or promo for a coming radio or tv news story






33. A graphic treatment of a quotation taken from a story - often using bold or italic type and a photo






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






35. Designation by an editor for a reporter or photographer to cover an event






36. Material for news sites that's provided by the public rather than news organizations or journalists






37. Small type used for sports statistics - stock tables - classified ads - etc.






38. Someone who works for a news organization a reporter - editor - photographer - etc.






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






40. Stories that are lighter and less urgent than serious breaking news events






41. Records or people providing journalists with information






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






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






44. Factual coverage of serious events






45. HyperText Markup Language - the coding used to format and display






46. A short news story






47. Where a reporter covers a wide range of stories rather than focusing on a specific beat






48. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative






49. Advice or commentary by a columnist writing in a distinctive style on a consistent topic






50. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage