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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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1. Two or more stories on the same topic - usually published in a scheduled sequence






2. The right of journalists to print their opinion on the performance of public figures or entertainers






3. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on






4. Part advertising - part editorial






5. The placement of art and text on a page






6. A newsgathering office separate from the main newsroom.






7. A rookie or trainee reporter






8. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






9. A short news story






10. Video images shot at a news scene that are later used to illustrate or cover a sound bit or reporter's track that was recorded separately






11. Large type running above or beside a story to summarize its content






12. A longer analysis piece that attempts to put a complex issue into perspective






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






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






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






16. A reporter who files stories from outside the newsroom






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






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






19. A collection of facts and data that's organized by journalists into a searchable format






20. The page opposite a newspaper's editorial page - usually reserved for columns and letters to the editor






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






22. A story reported by only one news outlet






23. A format that lets web users subscribe to feeds from blogs or web sites






24. An explanatory paragraph near the top of the story that summarizes what the story is about






25. Specialized technical or bureaucratic language that's often confusing or meaningless to ordinary readers






26. A web site where ordinary users can write and edit content collaboratively






27. An early version of a story






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






29. 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.






30. The exact words spoken by a source






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






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






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






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






35. The first sentence or paragraph of a story






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






37. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






38. The space running vertically between two columns






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






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






41. Information that may be used in a story but which cannot be attributed in any way - in order to protect the source's identity






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






43. An advertisement






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






45. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






46. To lengthen a story by adding unnecessary material - usually so it fits a predetermined length






47. A self-employed writer who sells stories to publications






48. An entry on a blog






49. A radio news story that begins and ends with a reporter's voice 'wrapped' around one or more sound bites






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