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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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1. A line or paragraph that alerts readers to a related story elsewhere in the paper or on the web site
copy editor
refer
journalese
jargon
2. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day
graf
human-interest story
voicer
daily
3. In libel cases - a person who has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in some public controversy
SOT (sound on tape)
actual malice
public figure
podcast
4. State and federal laws guaranteeing public access to most government records
logo
user-generated content
syndicated columnist
open-record laws
5. A small story or chart accompanying a bigger story on the same topic
browser
slander
sidebar
post
6. The page opposite a newspaper's editorial page - usually reserved for columns and letters to the editor
credibility
privilege
copyright
op-ed page
7. A feature story that uses interviews and observations to paint a picture of someone newsworthy
bullet
lead story
profile
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
8. A person who assigns - approves - or corrects stories for publication or broadcast
correspondent
blogger
editor
anecdote
9. A clickable word or image on a web page that directs you to another page or site
dummy
readership
dateline
link
10. A phrase inserted into a story that advises copy editors that the information has been checked
correspondent
anecdotal lead
cq
background
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
backgrounder
morgue
sources
news release
12. The space running vertically between two columns
clip
gutter
post
masthead
13. The legal protection given to authors preventing others from copying or selling their work
copyright
puff piece
multimedia
general assignment
14. Lines of type - often bold - used to divide text into smaller sections
credibility
B copy
talent
subhead
15. A graphic device that labels regularly appearing material
transition
wire service
credibility
column logo
16. An unanswered question in a story; a significant missing fact that's identified when a story is edited
bump
hole
draft
hyperlocal
17. A recounting of an entertaining or informative incident within a story
intro
home page
anecdote
editorial
18. Information that may be used in a story but which cannot be attributed in any way - in order to protect the source's identity
blogosphere
slug
deep background
masthead
19. Publishing or broadcasting a false statement that maliciously or carelessly damages someone's reputation
multimedia
Pulitzer Prize
libel
grabber
20. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story
privilege
deep background
news release
header
21. Information sent out by a group or individual seeking publicity
anecdotal lead
transition
news release
mug shot
22. To identify the source of a fact - opinion or quote
exclusive
feature
attribute
editorialize
23. In radio or tv new stories - sounds recorded to capture the flavor of a news scene
natural sound
closed-ended question
budget
editorial
24. The first words of a cut or wrap
kicker
in-cue
closed-ended question
copyright
25. An ending that concludes a story in a clever way
flag
kicker
running story
crusade
26. Statutes that give journalists the right to protect the identity of sources when questioned during judicial proceedings
change of venue
conflict of interest
shield laws
invasion of privacy
27. The placement of art and text on a page
layout
median
column logo
stylebook
28. A part-time correspondent who is not a regular newsroom employee but gets paid by the story
stringer
natural sound
anecdotal lead
spot news
29. A package of information about a product - group or event - often containing background information - photos - news releases and so on
median kit
cover
podcast
leading questions
30. A person who gathers and writes news stories for publication or broadcast
browser
copy
reporter
exclusive
31. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event
press conference
public official
actuality
advance
32. The first sentence or paragraph of a story
blotter
partial quotation
lead
daily
33. An article or project that's more creative - original - and ambitious than typical news stories
dateline
link
break
enterprise story
34. A feature story on the culture's latest fads - fashions - and ideas
lead story
deck
trend story
link
35. To kill or withhold a story from publication
op-ed page
B copy
profile
spike
36. A short news story
beatblog
paginate
stylebook
brief
37. The exact words spoken by a source
second-day story
mug shot
bureau
quote
38. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational
blogger
yellow journalism
lead-in
open-ended question
39. The middle number or halfway point in a series of numbers arranged by size
live
talent
jargon
median
40. 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.
wiki
column
press release
background
41. Activities or writings that incite resistance or hostility toward the government
editorial
syndicated columnist
sedition
grabber
42. 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
deck
journalese
privilege
dig
43. Questions intended to steer an interviewee in a particular direction
correspondent
story
suitcase lead
leading questions
44. In libel cases - someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs
actuality
blog
public official
draft
45. A newsgathering office separate from the main newsroom.
brite
bureau
B Roll (cover)
press box
46. Reporters - anchors - disc jockeys - those paid to appear on the air
talent
copy
median kit
freedom of information act
47. The business and craft of producing content for the news media
flash
journalism
jargon
fair comment and criticism
48. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens
spot news
news conference
maestro
profile
49. Not prerecorded; usually refers to stories filed from a news scene
journalism
human-interest story
gutter
live
50. A 1966 law requiring federal agencies to make most of their records available to the public upon request
cover
attribute
freedom of information act
in-cue