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News And Mag Editing Basics

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1. Loopwhole journalism






2. Tape editors






3. Actual malice

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4. Why should you use quotes?






5. Editors such purge copy of these trite - overused expressions. Ex: sweet as sugar






6. This may be appropriate to emphasize the details of the action rather than the one who is responsible.






7. Whites will soon make up...






8. Basic ideals editors must adhere to






9. Subordinating conjunctions






10. Fair comment and criticism






11. 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






12. Local sidebars that include details like phone numbers - addresses - etc.






13. 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






14. Appear outside body copy with the title - deck or subhead






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






16. Usually preferable in news writing because it usually requires fewer wrods and makes it clear who is doing what to whom.






17. Concept - Structure - Reporting - Style (creativity) - Presentation - Was it worth saying? Is there relevance/timeliness?






18. How broadcasters write stories. Leads are shorter in length and they are in the present tense.






19. When is 'that' used?






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






21. Reputation is...

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22. 'Totally demolished' is an example of this. This diminishes the conciseness and clarity of writing.






23. Style






24. They are direct (chance for sources to connect w/ readers) - They are nuanced (spokesmen say things particularly)






25. Execution (technique - creativity - etc.)






26. What are the 5 key tests of libel?

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27. Coordinating conjunctions






28. Emphasize the latest angle and play down the exact time of the original event.






29. When are commas used?






30. Qualified privilege






31. When is 'which' used?






32. Convergence of media






33. 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






34. Audiences respond to these words because they convey a precise relationship to their concepts- words like office rather than facility.






35. Tells the reader the source of the quote or information.






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






37. Label - such as "contents" (Table is in design aspect only) - Logo - Slogan - Historical reference - Date of publication - Listing of editorial staff - Associate affiliations - Masthead (Post Office info - etc.)






38. Sast electronic libraries that provide reliable info ro journalists through keyword searches.






39. A linked collection of onlin bulletin boards organized into specific topics of interest or 'news groups'.






40. Should complement the picture - Should connect the picture to the story and get readers to read the story






41. Aka refrigerator journalism - How-to; practical info - Advertisers love - Not a separate category of writing - just a different approach - Used in publishing houses like Meredith (grandfather of SJ) and Rodale






42. Groups 'pull' you to the discussion at a shared site.






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






44. Agenda Setting (sets the agenda) - Gatekeeping - Watchdog - Verification - Marketplace of Ideas - Mobilizers -Public journalism - Developmental journalism






45. Fair use






46. What's an efficient approach to copy editing?






47. Web sites must be easy to...






48. Libel






49. Lists (step-by-step; recipes are SJ) - Subheads - Blurbs - Sidebars and boxes - Charts and graphics






50. Brings news to you