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Media Writing Vocab
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Subject
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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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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. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational
layout
yellow journalism
freedom of information act
brite
2. The name given to a story for newsroom use
slug
developing story
AP
exclusive
3. The middle number or halfway point in a series of numbers arranged by size
spread
deep background
median
tabloid
4. A restriction placed on a news story or press release that specifies where the information can be made public
maestro
browser
embargo
editorial
5. An unanswered question in a story; a significant missing fact that's identified when a story is edited
tease
hole
shield laws
sources
6. The business and craft of producing content for the news media
open-record laws
journalism
privilege
style
7. A rookie or trainee reporter
podcast
stand-up
editorialize
cub
8. The first words of a cut or wrap
in-cue
hyperlocal
typo
quote
9. The top-ranking executive of a newspaper - who oversees all departments
editorialize
publisher
cub
plagiarism
10. The placement of art and text on a page
readership
database
change of venue
layout
11. A newspaper format that's roughly half the size of a standard page
AP
tabloid
browser
closed-ended question
12. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.
grabber
news director
journalism
intro
13. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens
spot news
convergence
public official
crusade
14. A direct question intended to elicit a yes-or-not answer
header
hyperlocal
closed-ended question
pad
15. Statutes that give journalists the right to protect the identity of sources when questioned during judicial proceedings
credibility
news director
shield laws
narrative
16. The area or subject that a reporter is responsible for covering. (topic - institution - location)
hard news
actual malice
beat
headline
17. The right of journalists to print their opinion on the performance of public figures or entertainers
dialogue
soft news
graf
fair comment and criticism
18. A clickable word or image on a web page that directs you to another page or site
blogosphere
voicer
microblogging
link
19. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go
absolute privilege
editorialize
headline
dummy
20. Passing off someone else's words or ideas as your own
plagiarism
transition
layout
dialogue
21. A newsroom staffer who edits stories and writes headlines
copy editor
takeout
pad
clip
22. To gather news about an event
narrative
video news release
cover
actuality
23. Two or more stories on the same topic - usually published in a scheduled sequence
in-cue
column logo
hyperlocal
series
24. Presenting information using more than one medium - combining text - graphics - audio and video
sedition
flag
headline
multimedia
25. An indirect quote that summarizes - in your own words - what someone else said
talent
paraphrase
yellow journalism
logo
26. A write whose commentary is sold and distributed by a news organization for reprinting in other publications
sedition
syndicated columnist
background
jargon
27. Stories that are lighter and less urgent than serious breaking news events
beat
investigative journalism
soft news
profile
28. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story
convergence
credibility
column logo
script
29. A newsgathering office separate from the main newsroom.
bureau
reporter
gutter
layout
30. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place
information graphic
stet
pad
wire service
31. In libel cases - someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs
style
citizen journalist
hyperlocal
public official
32. A story layout designed across two facing pages
clip
spread
dialogue
privilege
33. An interview session where someone fields questions from a group of reporters
narrative lead
sidebar
news conference
blogger
34. An interview session where someone answers questions from a group of reporters
microblogging
copyright
press conference
syndicated columnist
35. A type of news lead that withholds a significant piece of information (usually a person's last name)
narrative lead
delayed identification lead
blog
pool
36. An agreement by a reporter and a source specifying that information revealed in an interview cannot be printed in any form
off the record
video news release
refer
liftout quote
37. A story reported by only one news outlet
AP
daily
exclusive
correspondent
38. A story that uses multiple points of entry to make complex topics more accessible to readers
package
follow or follow-up
hit
publisher
39. An entry on a blog
convergence
post
gutter
RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
40. A story explaining an upcoming meeting or event
median
bureau
subhead
advance
41. Information sent out by a group of individual seeking publicity
in-cue
header
news director
press release
42. A roundup of stories by each department of a newsroom
budget
public relations
news director
investigative journalism
43. Part advertising - part editorial
sedition
hole
advertorial
spread
44. To continue a story on another page
press box
jump
maestro
blogger
45. A news lead that summarizes the most significant of the five W's
blog
summary lead
style
convergence
46. To delete a story - or something within a story
live
daily
dialogue
kill
47. Software used to produced animated graphics
flash
futures file
SOT (sound on tape)
news director
48. A sentence or block of type providing descriptive information about a photo
clip
caption
daily
brite
49. A collection of facts and data that's organized by journalists into a searchable format
B copy
open-record laws
database
copy editor
50. Use online sites such as facebook and myspace to build relationships with colleagues and sources
social networking
color
localizing
blotter