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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. A phrase inserted into a story that advises copy editors that the information has been checked






2. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






3. The top-ranking executive of a newspaper - who oversees all departments






4. Someone who writes a blog






5. unfairly favoring one side over another when writing a story






6. Information sent out by a group of individual seeking publicity






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






8. A rookie or trainee reporter






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






10. The term used for counting the number of visitors to a web page






11. An indirect quote that summarizes - in your own words - what someone else said






12. The written phrase that identifies the source of a fact - opinion or quote in a story






13. A flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity






14. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






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






16. The first words of a cut or wrap






17. The written version of a radio news story






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






19. Newsroom slang for the crime reporters that summarizes facts about local arrests






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






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






22. Presenting information using more than one medium - combining text - graphics - audio and video






23. A device that projects a news script in front of the camera lens for an anchor to read






24. A word or name that's stylized in a graphic way






25. A small photo showing a person's face






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






27. A graphic device that labels regularly appearing material






28. Reckless disregard of the truth; printing something you know to be false






29. A roundup of stories by each department of a newsroom






30. A news story by a reporter that doesn't use actualities






31. A full-size newspaper






32. A story supplying additional details about an event that's been previously covered






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






34. The text of a story






35. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






36. Commentary that expresses opinion about a current event or issue






37. A 'follow-up' story that provides additional details about an event that was previously covered






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






39. A storytelling style where events unfold chronologically






40. Someone who posts news online without having been trained as a reporter affiliated with any news organization






41. The person who reads the news during a newscast and provides transition between stories






42. To continue a story on another page






43. Publishing or broadcasting a false statement that maliciously or carelessly damages someone's reputation






44. Sending information to many destinations simultaneously via radio - television or computer network






45. The final words of a cut or wrap






46. A person who assigns - approves - or corrects stories for publication or broadcast






47. A typeface






48. A short news story






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






50. A line or paragraph that alerts readers to a related story elsewhere in the paper or on the web site