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Media Writing Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A word or phrase used by a writer to move a story from one point to another






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






3. A non-breaking-news story on people - trends or issues






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






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






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






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






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






9. The closing line where reporters say their name and station call letters






10. The text of a story






11. To kill or withhold a story from publication






12. An entry on a blog






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






14. The written version of a radio news story






15. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day






16. The final words of a cut or wrap






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






18. A rookie or trainee reporter






19. Words the introduce some element in a broadcast news story






20. Software used to produced animated graphics






21. Information sent out by a group or individual seeking publicity






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






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






24. Passing off someone else's words or ideas as your own






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






26. Reporters - anchors - disc jockeys - those paid to appear on the air






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






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






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






30. A short - amusing news story






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






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






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






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






35. Factual coverage of serious events






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






37. The most prestigious award in journalism - established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer at Columbia University






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






39. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative






40. A 1966 law requiring federal agencies to make most of their records available to the public upon request






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






42. Someone who writes a blog






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






44. A recorded sound bit played during a tv news story






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






46. The word journalists use to refer to a published article






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






48. Questions intended to steer an interviewee in a particular direction






49. A blog written by a reporter or team of reporters that focuses on specialized topic such as local crime - sports or politics






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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