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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. A clickable word or image on a web page that directs you to another page or site






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






3. The newsroom department responsible for editing stories - writing headlines - and designing pages






4. The interconnected community of blogs and bloggers who post comments and link to each other's blogs






5. The estimated number of readers who view a publication






6. Part advertising - part editorial






7. A feature story that uses interviews and observations to paint a picture of someone newsworthy






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






9. Questions intended to steer an interviewee in a particular direction






10. An exclusive story no other news outlet has






11. A story reported by only one news outlet






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






13. To publish an important or dramatic story for the first time






14. A recorded comment from a news source






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






16. The text of a story






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






18. The name given to a story for newsroom use






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






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






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






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






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






24. The final words of a cut or wrap






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






26. A news story structure that presents the most important facts first; the rest of the information is organized in descending order of importance






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






28. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go






29. A newsgathering office separate from the main newsroom.






30. A word or name that's stylized in a graphic way






31. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






32. The written version of a radio news story






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






34. Factual coverage of serious events






35. To delete a story - or something within a story






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






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






38. A graphic treatment of a quotation taken from a story - often using bold or italic type and a photo






39. To design a page on a computer






40. A full-size newspaper






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






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






43. A small story or chart accompanying a bigger story on the same topic






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






45. A small headline running below the main headline






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






47. To inject the reporter's opinion inappropriately into a news story or headline






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






49. 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.






50. Where a reporter covers a wide range of stories rather than focusing on a specific beat