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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. To question or investigate in depth






2. In radio or tv new stories - sounds recorded to capture the flavor of a news scene






3. unfairly favoring one side over another when writing a story






4. A recorded comment from a news source






5. The use of quotes to re-create a conversation between two or more people






6. The first words of a cut or wrap






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






8. The story deserving the biggest headline and best display on page one - or at the start of a newscast






9. The exact words spoken by a source






10. A newsgathering office separate from the main newsroom.






11. Someone who works for a news organization a reporter - editor - photographer - etc.






12. The slanting of information by a source - usually an attempt to make someone look good






13. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines






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






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






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






17. A page distributed by public relations practitioners highlighting key data about a product - project or event






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






19. An attention-getting lead






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






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






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






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






24. The space running vertically between two columns






25. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






26. Reporting that requires extensive research to uncover information on misconduct or corruption that has been concealed from the public






27. Part advertising - part editorial






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






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






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






31. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






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






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






34. The middle number or halfway point in a series of numbers arranged by size






35. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters






36. A longer analysis piece that attempts to put a complex issue into perspective






37. 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.






38. A brief headline or promo for a coming radio or tv news story






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






40. A storytelling style where events unfold chronologically






41. The skills and tactics used to convey information and maintain a positive public image about a person - product - event or organization






42. Factual coverage of serious events






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






44. Presenting information using more than one medium - combining text - graphics - audio and video






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






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






47. A full-size newspaper






48. To identify the source of a fact - opinion or quote






49. Newsroom slang for the crime reporters that summarizes facts about local arrests






50. Someone who writes a blog