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






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. To delete a story - or something within a story






8. The focus - emphasis - or 'slant' of a story; a distinctive way of viewing and writing about a topic






9. Software used to produced animated graphics






10. An ending that concludes a story in a clever way






11. Lines of type - often bold - used to divide text into smaller sections






12. The first words of a cut or wrap






13. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






14. A feature that provides drama or emotional impact for readers






15. Words appearing at the start of a first paragraph of a story that identify where the story was filed






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






17. The middle number or halfway point in a series of numbers arranged by size






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






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






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






21. An organization that complies news - features and photos and distributes them - for a fee - to subscribing publications






22. The space running vertically between two columns






23. A question phrased in a way that encourages a source to give a lengthy - in-depth answer






24. The name of a newspaper as it's displayd on page one






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






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






27. When journalists take sides in a controversial issue - promoting a particular point of view






28. The section of a sports arena or stadium reserved for reporters covering the event






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






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






31. To question or investigate in depth






32. An interview session where someone fields questions from a group of reporters






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






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






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






36. The name given to a story for newsroom use






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A section or fragment of a longer quote that you insert into anther sentence






45. A type of blogging where bloggers post extremely brief updates






46. Someone who writes a blog






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






48. 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






49. A page distributed by public relations practitioners highlighting key data about a product - project or event






50. A short - amusing news story