Test your basic knowledge |

News And Mag Editing Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Reputation is...

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


2. What's the best defense against libel?






3. Executive producer






4. Control Ethnocentrism (your own country and culture is better than others) - Altruistic Democracy: politicians should serve the public good not own interests - Responsible Capitalism: open competition among business will create better world - Small-t






5. Where do commas and periods go in quotes?






6. Basic situations in Invasion of privacy






7. Brings news to you






8. Visual interest - cosumerism - trends - community - inspiration - twists of fate - great writing.






9. Provide a sizeable portion of a publication's revenue.






10. Damages






11. Basic format (colors; yellow border on Nat Geo) - Logo and ancillary info (tagline [i.e. GQ Look smart - Live sharp] - price - vol # - issue date) - Illustration (in a generic sense - any kind of art or visual) - Cover lines ("sell lines -" "cover bl






12. Managing editor






13. Libel






14. Convergence of media






15. Alliteration and rhyme - Allusions to books - movies and TV - Songs and music - Phrases and puns - Names become fun to play with






16. Speak to communites joined by beliefs and interests - not geography.






17. What protects journalistics & how?






18. Used in broadcasting. it frames a story by telling viewers and listeners what to expect.






19. Execution (technique - creativity - etc.)






20. A statement of purpose that identifies the specific editorial focus of the magazine - who the intended readers are and a definition of its personality






21. Collective noun






22. Editors must be able to idenify this in stories that can result in imnbalance or offensive langugage.






23. When is 'whom/whomever' used?






24. Organizing a story and related info in small linked pieces.






25. Web sites need...






26. Letters to/from editor - Letters from readers - Calendars - Q & A - Cartoons - quotes - Shopping guides






27. What are the 5 key tests of libel?

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


28. Whites will soon make up...






29. Fair use






30. Basic ideals editors must adhere to






31. Sidebar






32. Single words or short phrases. Avoid these because whole sentences are more readable.






33. Teaser headlines to shock buyers - usually use numbers to suggest value






34. May be colorful but may be understood by only certain demographic groups.






35. When should the time element appear?






36. Aristotle's 3 questions: What does it say? - How well does it say it? - Was it worth saying? [What does it say? Is there a clear focus? Is there a point?] - Theme?






37. When should references to someone's heritage - gender - sexuality or disability be included?

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


38. Someone says something unique (revolutionary; news worthy) - Someone says something uniquely (colorful language) - Someone important says something important






39. When paraphrasing and quotes repeat each other - redundant.






40. Design/layout editors






41. When are commas used?






42. Absolute privilege






43. Why should you use quotes?






44. Policy on accusers in sex crimes

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


45. What word should be used in attribution?






46. Grammar






47. Avoid using it unless it's relevant.






48. Titles should promise...






49. In essence - anything from the text but the story (Title - deck - head - subhead - pull quotes - bylines - blurbs - captions - etc.) - Used to draw readers into a story - Stats reinforce display copy and visuals






50. Cover = store front - TOC = menu - FOB = appetizer - Feature = entree - BOB = dessert