News And Mag Editing Basics

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1. Never change anything in direct quotes from a printed source - Always attribute direct quotes from a printed source - Place [sic] immediately following an error from a printed source (Not style - purely factual errors; sic means thus - that's how you
Pluralize then make it possessive
Before end-quotation marks. If a quotation goes longer than one paragraph - do not put quotation marks at the end of the first paragraph.
Internal blurbs (magazines)
Quotes in print


2. When is 'that' used?
For essential/restrictive clauses - which is integral to the meaning of the sentence
1. read for understanding 2. read for organization and focus 3. read for accuracy 4. read for grammar - spelling - punctuation and style 5. read for language and sentence structure 6. proofread
Conflict - impact - proximity - timeliness - prominence - novelty - audience interest
Verbals


3. Story budget

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4. What are the 5 key tests of libel?

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5. Audiences respond to these words because they convey a precise relationship to their concepts- words like office rather than facility.
First degree words
Devices and techniques for service journalism
Verbals
Responsible for pulling together text - photos and graphics to create visually appealing pages and web sites


6. Usually preferable in news writing because it usually requires fewer wrods and makes it clear who is doing what to whom.
Active voice
For essential/restrictive clauses - which is integral to the meaning of the sentence
Covers (magazines)
Listservs


7. When is 'whom/whomever' used?
When the pronoun is the object of the verb or phrase
Oversees personnel for broadcast stations
Second day stories
Conversation model


8. Basic situations in Invasion of privacy
Internal blurbs (magazines)
Set up lead
A collection of people or things behaving as a single unit. They take singular verbs.
1. use of material that discloses highly personal info about an individual or portarys that person in intimate terms when there is not legitimate public concern. 2. Depiction of someone in a false light. 3. Evidence that journalist has intruded someo


9. Brings news to you
Display copy (magazines)
Before end-quotation marks. If a quotation goes longer than one paragraph - do not put quotation marks at the end of the first paragraph.
Second day stories
Push technology


10. How broadcasters write stories. Leads are shorter in length and they are in the present tense.
Main person who oversees newsroom personnel (print and online)
Second day stories
Layering
Conversation model


11. When is 'who/whoever' used?
When the relative pronoun is the subject of the verb.
Link unequal sentence elements
Small portions of copyrighted material may e freely used for informational purposes and commentary - such as use of brief quotations
If they're relevant to the story


12. Editors such purge copy of these trite - overused expressions. Ex: sweet as sugar
1. Info must be false 2. person must be identified 3. info must be published 4. the person's reputation must be damaged 5. news organization must be at fault
Cliche
Link unequal sentence elements
Conversation model


13. Write a caption for every photo (except studio shots) - Write sentences - Write in the present tense - active voice (on first sentence) - Place captions under the photos - Don't state the obvious - Write more than one line - Make the last line count
An example of grassroots journalism in the online community
Guidelines for photo captions
A liaison with audience to help a newsroom define its mission and evaluate its performace - as well as helping readers understand the editorial process
Principles of service journalism


14. What's an efficient approach to copy editing?
Most editors don't identify the accusers; the policy is under scrutiny
Given to public officals so they are free to speak their minds freely during official proceedings
working from large blocks to smaller blocks
For emphasis. They are for times when something interesting is said in a unique way--not for routine - mundane - or obvious.


15. Rub within body copy (subheads and pull quotes) - Should appear on the same page or spread as the words or ideas for the blurb appear - Should appear in proper story order - Break up text and seas of gray to coax or tease reader into copy - Should fo
Internal blurbs (magazines)
Ads
Truth.
1. sense of balance/diversity 2. economics of balance 3. sense of place 4. sense of depth


16. When are relative pronouns like who used?
How well does it say it?
To introduce clauses.
Link unequal sentence elements
Most editors don't identify the accusers; the policy is under scrutiny


17. Absolute privilege
Partial or orphan quotes
Given to public officals so they are free to speak their minds freely during official proceedings
Contemporary news value
4 elements of covers (magazines)


18. Should complement the picture - Should connect the picture to the story and get readers to read the story
Fairness - ethics - decency
Kinds of blurbs
Photo captions
Usenet


19. Executive producer
Oversees personnel for broadcast stations
Service journalism
Early in the story to let the audience know when the even occurred. Positioning is important for clarity and smoothness.
Infinitives - participles and gerunds


20. Sast electronic libraries that provide reliable info ro journalists through keyword searches.
The highest exectives who shape the organization's long-term mission as well as overseeing advertising - production - personnel and financial matters. publisher- print - general manager- broadcast
Commercial databases
Infinitives - participles and gerunds
Public figures must prove this. It's a reckless disregard for the truth.


21. Tells the reader the source of the quote or information.
Contemporary news value
Attribution
Distinct tone and identity
Before end-quotation marks. If a quotation goes longer than one paragraph - do not put quotation marks at the end of the first paragraph.


22. What protects journalistics & how?
Given to public officals so they are free to speak their minds freely during official proceedings
General rules about direct quotes
Verbals
The first amendment. They are not subject to government.


23. Alliteration and rhyme - Allusions to books - movies and TV - Songs and music - Phrases and puns - Names become fun to play with
Conflict - impact - proximity - timeliness - prominence - novelty - audience interest
Link equal elements but always come in pairs
Creative Titles (magazines)
When to use direct quotes


24. Publisher/Manager

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25. Policy on accusers in sex crimes

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26. Internal - External - Both provide entry points to story
Set up lead
Kinds of blurbs
grammar and style
1. Info must be false 2. person must be identified 3. info must be published 4. the person's reputation must be damaged 5. news organization must be at fault


27. Collective noun
The first amendment. They are not subject to government.
Early in the story to let the audience know when the even occurred. Positioning is important for clarity and smoothness.
Display copy (magazines)
A collection of people or things behaving as a single unit. They take singular verbs.


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

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29. Sidebar
Layering
A shorter story that adds details or lists information related to a longer story
Inverted pyramid
News reports that just barely stay inside the boundaries of accuracy but fall short of fair play


30. 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?
For nonessential (non-restrictive) clauses set off by commas & adds details
1. sense of balance/diversity 2. economics of balance 3. sense of place 4. sense of depth
Small portions of copyrighted material may e freely used for informational purposes and commentary - such as use of brief quotations
How to critique articles


31. Subordinating conjunctions
Restaurant analogy (magazines)
Feeds/wire
Creative Titles (magazines)
Link unequal sentence elements


32. 'Totally demolished' is an example of this. This diminishes the conciseness and clarity of writing.
Combine taped and live reports to create compelling news reports and may also do substantial writing or rewriting of stories
Redundancy
Active voice
4 elements of covers (magazines)


33. A linked collection of onlin bulletin boards organized into specific topics of interest or 'news groups'.
The highest exectives who shape the organization's long-term mission as well as overseeing advertising - production - personnel and financial matters. publisher- print - general manager- broadcast
A liaison with audience to help a newsroom define its mission and evaluate its performace - as well as helping readers understand the editorial process
Usenet
Inverted pyramid


34. Coordinating conjunctions
Combine taped and live reports to create compelling news reports and may also do substantial writing or rewriting of stories
Noun verb. Ex: Jayne said
A long title description of the speaker is included in attribution
Link sentence elements of equal grammaical status or rank


35. When are commas used?
Fact checking
Internal blurbs (magazines)
To separate independent clauses and to separate the elements in a list or description. No comma is called before the conjunction in a simple series.
Main person who oversees newsroom personnel (print and online)


36. Credibility by telling exactly what witnesses see - experts say - etc. - Enliven and dramatize - Reveal personality
1. Info must be false 2. person must be identified 3. info must be published 4. the person's reputation must be damaged 5. news organization must be at fault
What quotes add to a story
Link equal elements but always come in pairs
Noun verb. Ex: Jayne said


37. They are direct (chance for sources to connect w/ readers) - They are nuanced (spokesmen say things particularly)
Why quotes are important
Link unequal sentence elements
When the pronoun is the object of the verb or phrase
Guidelines for photo captions


38. Cut the copy (quick and to the point) - Be clear - Involve the reader ('How I' approach - 'How you' approach - 'How Jane Doe' approach) - Think useful - Think new or news - Think money
Anyone - either ususally singular
Repurposing
Oversees personnel for broadcast stations
Principles of service journalism


39. Titles should promise...
Niche
Layering
A benefit
Active voice


40. Where should attribution go?
Distinct tone and identity
Body of rules governing how we build sentences to establish meaning
Only one attribution and after the first sentence
Monetary compensation. Can be gained when individuals protect their reputation against false claims and invasion of privacy. Sue media in civil courts


41. Indefinite pronouns
A collection of people or things behaving as a single unit. They take singular verbs.
First degree words
Anyone - either ususally singular
Before end-quotation marks. If a quotation goes longer than one paragraph - do not put quotation marks at the end of the first paragraph.


42. Steps in the editing process
Jargon
1. read for understanding 2. read for organization and focus 3. read for accuracy 4. read for grammar - spelling - punctuation and style 5. read for language and sentence structure 6. proofread
Journalism roles
Fact checking


43. What's the best defense against libel?
1. Info must be false 2. person must be identified 3. info must be published 4. the person's reputation must be damaged 5. news organization must be at fault
Anyone - either ususally singular
Truth.
Explanatory approach


44. Why should you use quotes?
Civic journalism
For emphasis. They are for times when something interesting is said in a unique way--not for routine - mundane - or obvious.
Guidelines for photo captions
Service journalism


45. A statement of purpose that identifies the specific editorial focus of the magazine - who the intended readers are and a definition of its personality
Link sentence elements of equal grammaical status or rank
Passive voice
Mission statement (magazines)
1. read for understanding 2. read for organization and focus 3. read for accuracy 4. read for grammar - spelling - punctuation and style 5. read for language and sentence structure 6. proofread


46. Hypen
Links letters or words together
Display copy (magazines)
Monetary compensation. Can be gained when individuals protect their reputation against false claims and invasion of privacy. Sue media in civil courts
Mission statement (magazines)


47. Public editor
Usenet
A liaison with audience to help a newsroom define its mission and evaluate its performace - as well as helping readers understand the editorial process
Attribution
Push technology


48. Used in broadcasting. it frames a story by telling viewers and listeners what to expect.
Before end-quotation marks. If a quotation goes longer than one paragraph - do not put quotation marks at the end of the first paragraph.
Set up lead
Mission statement (magazines)
Metaphor


49. Single words or short phrases. Avoid these because whole sentences are more readable.
Body of rules governing how we build sentences to establish meaning
Devices and techniques for service journalism
Partial or orphan quotes
Repurposing


50. Concept - Structure - Reporting - Style (creativity) - Presentation - Was it worth saying? Is there relevance/timeliness?
External blurbs (magazines)
Criteria to evaluate stories
relative. The dead can't be libeled.
Link unequal sentence elements