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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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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. Reckless disregard of the truth; printing something you know to be false






2. A particular demographic at which media producers or advertisers aim their messages






3. A section or fragment of a longer quote that you insert into anther sentence






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






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






6. To lengthen a story by adding unnecessary material - usually so it fits a predetermined length






7. An interview session where someone answers questions from a group of reporters






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






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






10. When the anchor speaks over video - or when a reporter narrates over video cover






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






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






13. Commentary that expresses opinion about a current event or issue






14. Two or more stories on the same topic - usually published in a scheduled sequence






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






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






17. A sentence or block of type providing descriptive information about a photo






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






19. 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.






20. Use online sites such as facebook and myspace to build relationships with colleagues and sources






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






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






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






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






25. Part advertising - part editorial






26. Software used to produced animated graphics






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






28. The section of a sports arena or stadium reserved for reporters covering the event






29. A sentence or block of type providing descriptive information about a photo






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






31. A typesetting mistake






32. A recounting of an entertaining or informative incident within a story






33. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story






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






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






36. A reporter who files stories from outside the newsroom






37. Aligning lines of text so they're even along both the right and left margins






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






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






40. An entry on a blog






41. A campaign by a news outlet to bring about reform or encourage government action






42. Activities or writings that incite resistance or hostility toward the government






43. To delete part of a story






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






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






46. A full-size newspaper






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






48. The first words of a cut or wrap






49. A way to measure the depth of a story






50. Sending information to many destinations simultaneously via radio - television or computer network