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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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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 flattering story written to provide gratuitous publicity
column logo
SOT (sound on tape)
puff piece
anecdotal lead
2. A direct question intended to elicit a yes-or-not answer
sidebar
closed-ended question
user-generated content
dateline
3. An excessively long lead that's overstuffed with facts - like a bulging suitcase
out-cue
suitcase lead
deep background
agate
4. The middle number or halfway point in a series of numbers arranged by size
story
mug shot
median
color
5. A word or name that's stylized in a graphic way
dateline
public relations
logo
median kit
6. The written version of a radio news story
syndicated columnist
script
takeout
database
7. A proofreading comment that means 'leave it - ignore any editing notations'
stet
deep background
backgrounder
wrap
8. Material for news sites that's provided by the public rather than news organizations or journalists
script
blogosphere
user-generated content
copyright
9. A short - amusing news story
trend story
brite
agate
story
10. The slanting of information by a source - usually an attempt to make someone look good
profile
off the record
spin
puff piece
11. State and federal laws that guarantee public access to meetings of government bodies
database
open-meeting laws
open-record laws
profile
12. A type of news lead that withholds a significant piece of information (usually a person's last name)
delayed identification lead
blogger
editorial
slide show
13. Used to highlight items listed in the text
bullet
stringer
lead story
prompter
14. A campaign by a news outlet to bring about reform or encourage government action
change of venue
crusade
stand-up
conflict of interest
15. A small - detailed page diagram showing where all elements go
maestro
dummy
user-generated content
justification
16. Associated Press - a worldwide news-gathering cooperative
AP
liftout quote
human-interest story
narrative
17. The section of a sports arena or stadium reserved for reporters covering the event
advertorial
off the record
press box
budget
18. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day
privilege
dig
convergence
daily
19. State and federal laws guaranteeing public access to most government records
slide show
open-record laws
talent
liftout quote
20. A sentence or block of type providing descriptive information about a photo
lead-in
caption
cutline (caption)
readership
21. To gather news about an event
tease
spot news
cover
natural sound
22. A lead that begins a story by placing readers in the middle of the action
trend story
home page
masthead
narrative lead
23. An attention-getting lead
sidebar
freedom of information act
grabber
obit
24. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens
ad
backgrounder
hit
spot news
25. Large type running above or beside a story to summarize its content
color
readership
fair comment and criticism
headline
26. An advertisement
ad
staffer
pool
link
27. Presenting information using more than one medium - combining text - graphics - audio and video
sedition
jargon
libel
multimedia
28. Sombining a variety of media to cover a story
public figure
shield laws
sound bite
convergence
29. Reporting that requires extensive research to uncover information on misconduct or corruption that has been concealed from the public
investigative journalism
slide show
package
maestro
30. The term used for counting the number of visitors to a web page
enterprise story
hit
leading questions
convergence
31. To publish an important or dramatic story for the first time
dummy
break
change of venue
browser
32. A special label for any regularly appearing section - page - or story
header
kicker
tabloid
nut graph
33. A word or phrase used by a writer to move a story from one point to another
bump
convergence
copyright
transition
34. The skills and tactics used to convey information and maintain a positive public image about a person - product - event or organization
public relations
AP
broadcast
talent
35. The most prestigious award in journalism - established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer at Columbia University
blogger
Pulitzer Prize
html
takeout
36. unfairly favoring one side over another when writing a story
bias
ad
anecdotal lead
conflict of interest
37. In libel cases - someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs
Q and A
font
public official
layout
38. Statutes that give journalists the right to protect the identity of sources when questioned during judicial proceedings
shield laws
wrap
brief
lead-in
39. A web log; an online journal providing commentary news dispatches and/or links to related Web sites
blog
graf
clip
puff piece
40. A staffer who works with reporters - editors - photographers and designers to plan and create special treatment for stories
mug shot
B Roll (cover)
maestro
intro
41. A collection of facts and data that's organized by journalists into a searchable format
information graphic
tabloid
database
podcast
42. The written phrase that identifies the source of a fact - opinion or quote in a story
VO (voice over)
attribution
brief
hard news
43. The legal protection given to authors preventing others from copying or selling their work
series
stet
B Roll (cover)
copyright
44. A graphic device that labels regularly appearing material
news director
exclusive
journalism
column logo
45. To lengthen a story by adding unnecessary material - usually so it fits a predetermined length
hole
staffer
localizing
pad
46. Passing off someone else's words or ideas as your own
B Roll (cover)
plagiarism
header
prompter
47. The interconnected community of blogs and bloggers who post comments and link to each other's blogs
copy editor
blogosphere
narrative
plagiarism
48. A story reported by only one news outlet
takeout
microblogging
soft news
exclusive
49. Video images shot at a news scene that are later used to illustrate or cover a sound bit or reporter's track that was recorded separately
privilege
correspondent
B Roll (cover)
backgrounder
50. Factual coverage of serious events
hard news
nut graph
play
futures file