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Media Writing Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Information sent out by a group or individual seeking publicity






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






3. A small photo showing a person's face






4. Providing a community angle on a national story by discussing its connection to local people - issues - or events






5. A collection of facts and data that's organized by journalists into a searchable format






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






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






8. Statutes that give journalists the right to protect the identity of sources when questioned during judicial proceedings






9. A short - amusing news story






10. A story that is continuing to unfold - necessitating follow-up stories as events develop






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






12. Tired cliches that are recycled by lazy reporters






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






14. To delay or relocate a story






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






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






17. Short for 'paragraph'






18. The word journalists use to refer to a published article






19. An excessively long lead that's overstuffed with facts - like a bulging suitcase






20. Not prerecorded; usually refers to stories filed from a news scene






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






22. Information that may be used in a story but which cannot be attributed in any way - in order to protect the source's identity






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. The exact words spoken by a source






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






32. Designation by an editor for a reporter or photographer to cover an event






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






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






35. The page opposite a newspaper's editorial page - usually reserved for columns and letters to the editor






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






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






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






39. The business and craft of producing content for the news media






40. To design a page on a computer






41. The top news executive in a television newsroom - responsible for news content - budget decision - hiring and firing staff - etc.






42. A full-size newspaper






43. Large type running above or beside a story to summarize its content






44. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day






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






46. A story layout designed across two facing pages






47. A humorous - dramatic or revealing incident that's used to begin a story






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






49. Transferring a court proceeding to another jurisdiction after the prosecution or defense claims that potential jurors have been prejudiced by local media coverage






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







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