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Media Writing Vocab
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journalism-and-media
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 person who gathers and writes news stories for publication or broadcast
paraphrase
database
reporter
play
2. Newsroom slang for the crime reporters that summarizes facts about local arrests
masthead
investigative journalism
general assignment
blotter
3. The use of quotes to re-create a conversation between two or more people
freedom of information act
reporter
sources
dialogue
4. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story
convergence
flash
paginate
Q and A
5. The public's perception of the reliability of a reporter or news outlet
bullet
transition
attribution
credibility
6. A news lead that summarizes the most significant of the five W's
brief
summary lead
actual malice
blog
7. A feature story on the culture's latest fads - fashions - and ideas
justification
trend story
microblogging
scoop
8. The written version of a radio news story
post
obit
brief
script
9. The focus - emphasis - or 'slant' of a story; a distinctive way of viewing and writing about a topic
hyperlocal
video news release
angle
attribution
10. A story reported by only one news outlet
exclusive
transition
open-ended question
headline
11. In libel cases - someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs
immediate identification lead
public official
out-cue
leading questions
12. A journalistic defense against libel that allows reporters to print what's said in legislative or judicial proceedings - to express opinions or to review public performances
background
beatblog
blog
privilege
13. A type of news lead that withholds a significant piece of information (usually a person's last name)
delayed identification lead
bump
slug
immediate identification lead
14. A web site where ordinary users can write and edit content collaboratively
credibility
wiki
scoop
summary lead
15. A reporter who files stories from outside the newsroom
stringer
blotter
correspondent
copyright
16. A roundup of stories by each department of a newsroom
second-day story
editorial
budget
press box
17. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage
change of venue
wrap
sound bite
header
18. A self-employed writer who sells stories to publications
narrative lead
spin
byline
freelancer
19. An agreement by a reporter and a source specifying that information revealed in an interview cannot be printed in any form
beat
backgrounder
off the record
closed-ended question
20. An interview session where someone answers questions from a group of reporters
suitcase lead
blog
press conference
reporter
21. The closing line where reporters say their name and station call letters
press box
tag
exclusive
feature
22. A restriction placed on a news story or press release that specifies where the information can be made public
summary lead
lead
Q and A
embargo
23. A story that uses multiple points of entry to make complex topics more accessible to readers
blog
package
advocacy journalism
cutline (caption)
24. A software program that enables you to view Web pages
break
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
browser
investigative journalism
25. The final words of a cut or wrap
editor
prompter
trend story
out-cue
26. Material for news sites that's provided by the public rather than news organizations or journalists
user-generated content
blog
headline
daily
27. When journalists take sides in a controversial issue - promoting a particular point of view
advocacy journalism
deck
journalism
conflict of interest
28. To kill or withhold a story from publication
lead
font
fact sheet
spike
29. A brief headline or promo for a coming radio or tv news story
tease
byline
plagiarism
yellow journalism
30. An exclusive story no other news outlet has
draft
scoop
beat
spread
31. An excessively long lead that's overstuffed with facts - like a bulging suitcase
public official
soft news
editorialize
suitcase lead
32. State and federal laws guaranteeing public access to most government records
obit
open-record laws
yellow journalism
font
33. A rookie or trainee reporter
stylebook
logo
general assignment
cub
34. A clickable word or image on a web page that directs you to another page or site
syndicated columnist
quote
bias
link
35. The main page of a web site - providing links to the rest of the site
futures file
link
spike
home page
36. A group of reporters and photographers selected to cover a story where access is limited
lead
press conference
database
pool
37. A typeface
B Roll (cover)
font
cover
background
38. A recorded comment from a news source
SOT (sound on tape)
story
style
sound bite
39. A humorous - dramatic or revealing incident that's used to begin a story
anecdotal lead
mug shot
slide show
stylebook
40. The recorded voice of someone in the news - or sound from a news event
draft
actuality
column inch
SOT (sound on tape)
41. To identify the source of a fact - opinion or quote
attribute
post
VO (voice over)
blogosphere
42. An entry on a blog
news director
takeout
post
paraphrase
43. A feature that provides drama or emotional impact for readers
font
human-interest story
invasion of privacy
lead
44. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event
column
advance
dateline
press release
45. To lengthen a story by adding unnecessary material - usually so it fits a predetermined length
pad
exclusive
caption
home page
46. Someone who writes a blog
break
blogger
grabber
slide show
47. Words appearing at the start of a first paragraph of a story that identify where the story was filed
Q and A
flag
news release
dateline
48. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines
social networking
copy editor
transition
browser
49. Commentary that expresses opinion about a current event or issue
editorial
angle
beatblog
dig
50. The most prestigious award in journalism - established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer at Columbia University
libel
wiki
actual malice
Pulitzer Prize