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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. An interview printed in question-and-answer form






2. Defamation by the spoken word.






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






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






5. A lead that begins a story by placing readers in the middle of the action






6. To delete part of a story






7. A web log; an online journal providing commentary news dispatches and/or links to related Web sites






8. A person who gathers and writes news stories for publication or broadcast






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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






15. A rookie or trainee reporter






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






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






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






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






20. A news story structure that presents the most important facts first; the rest of the information is organized in descending order of importance






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






22. An early version of a story






23. Someone who writes a blog






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






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






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






27. An article or project that's more creative - original - and ambitious than typical news stories






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






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






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






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






32. A writer's unique blend of syntax - vocabulary and perspective that gives his or her writing its characteristic personality






33. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.






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






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






36. State and federal laws guaranteeing public access to most government records






37. Records or people providing journalists with information






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






39. The final words of a cut or wrap






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






41. A story reported by only one news outlet






42. A group of reporters and photographers selected to cover a story where access is limited






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






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






45. A typeface






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






47. The text of a story






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






49. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines






50. An attention-getting lead