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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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1. A block of information - including staff names and publication data - often printed on the editorial page






2. A press release - complete with images and sound - ready to be used in a televised newscast






3. A newspaper that prints a new edition every day






4. A question phrased in a way that encourages a source to give a lengthy - in-depth answer






5. An attention-getting lead






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






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






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






9. The legal protection given to authors preventing others from copying or selling their work






10. The lead to a reporter's warp - read by an anchor






11. The right of public officials to speak without threat of libel when carrying out their duties






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






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






14. Words the introduce some element in a broadcast news story






15. Used to highlight items listed in the text






16. Publishing or broadcasting a false statement that maliciously or carelessly damages someone's reputation






17. The emphasis given to a story or an element within a story






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






19. An ending that concludes a story in a clever way






20. A newsgathering office separate from the main newsroom.






21. An interview printed in question-and-answer form






22. A radio news story that begins and ends with a reporter's voice 'wrapped' around one or more sound bites






23. Passing off someone else's words or ideas as your own






24. Any map - chart or diagram used to analyze an event - object or place






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






26. Part advertising - part editorial






27. Journalism that focuses tightly on local community activities






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






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






30. An agreement by a reporter and a source specifying that information revealed in an interview cannot be printed in any form






31. An indirect quote that summarizes - in your own words - what someone else said






32. A format that lets web users subscribe to feeds from blogs or web sites






33. A typeface






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






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






36. The text of a story






37. A feature story on the culture's latest fads - fashions - and ideas






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






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






40. A timely event covered by journalists as it happens






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






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






43. A story reported by only one news outlet






44. News reporting that's sleazy or sensational






45. The placement of art and text on a page






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






47. A series of photos and captions that illustrates a topic or event on a web site






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






49. Reckless disregard of the truth; printing something you know to be false






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