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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. A staffer who works with reporters - editors - photographers and designers to plan and create special treatment for stories






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






12. The business and craft of producing content for the news media






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






14. State and federal laws that guarantee public access to meetings of government bodies






15. An agreement by a reporter and a source specifying that information revealed in an interview cannot be printed in any form






16. A newspaper format that's roughly half the size of a standard page






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






18. A graphic device that labels regularly appearing material






19. Violating the right of an ordinary person to be left alone






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






21. Used to highlight items listed in the text






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






23. A storytelling style where events unfold chronologically






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






25. 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






26. Short for 'paragraph'






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






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






29. A full-size newspaper






30. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






31. An unanswered question in a story; a significant missing fact that's identified when a story is edited






32. Not prerecorded; usually refers to stories filed from a news scene






33. A section of a story that's written ahead of time for an event that will occur close to deadline






34. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative






35. An audio version of a news story made available for downloading on a web site






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The right of public officials to speak without threat of libel when carrying out their duties






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






44. In libel cases - someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs






45. A brief headline or promo for a coming radio or tv news 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. State and federal laws guaranteeing public access to most government records






49. The reporter's name - usually printed at the beginning of a story






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