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Student Journalism
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journalism-and-media
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. What literary techniques should you use to tell a story?
Fun - Looks great on college applications - makes you a better writer - work with new technology - Facebook is a part of the class
'I -' 'We -' 'Our -' 'Us -' 'You'
Character development - Rising action - Dialog - Climax - Conflict
Scholarships - trips to Disneyland - becoming a published author - dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings - and intrinsic value of doing a job well.
2. What schools have former editors of The Little Hawk attended?
Window - Text Wrap
Yale - Stanford - McAllister - Middlebury and the greatest university of all... IOWA. Go Hawks!
Both - Good reporters balance facts and story telling.
Making up quotes - Lying to Mr. Rogers about where you are during class - Causing harm
3. What are the two main responsibilities of a reporter?
WHO WHAT HOW WHERE WHY WHEN
principal Malcolm Reynolds and 50 percent
Click on share and type in an email address.
Report accurate facts and quotes.
4. Can I use cartoon characters - song lyrics or another publication's photographs in my publication?
$1.5 million or $2500
In most cases - only when you have obtained the permission of the copyright holder. Each of these works is protected by copyright law - which means others can use them only if they have obtained permission. Publishing a credit line does not take the
Dominant graphic or headline
When the number is under ten.
5. Should you use a question in a lead?
Once in your life.
Format text boxes - add columns - center text in a box
In most cases - only when you have obtained the permission of the copyright holder. Each of these works is protected by copyright law - which means others can use them only if they have obtained permission. Publishing a credit line does not take the
It is the best quote of the story that usually is after the lead.
6. How is something determined to be slander or libel - as opposed to the exercising of freedom of speech?
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7. If my image is blurred how can I fix it on a digital SLR camera?
Adjust the Tv setting. Increase the shudder speed.
A question that usually isn't planned - but is a result of an interesting comment by the person being interviewed.
CMYK - 200 pixels per inch
Open Groups
8. How many pixels per inch does a newspaper need not to be pixelated?
200
Lies - Obscenity - Anything that will cause an undue disruption to the school.
Associated Press Style that is a guideline for correct journalistic style.
Both - Good reporters balance facts and story telling.
9. How should you attribute a person on the first reference?
title/name/said
Data
Yes - in some cases. Courts have recognized that students' choice of clothing can communicate certain messages and ideas - ranging from their stance on political and social issues to their social standing or religious beliefs.
WHO WHAT HOW WHERE WHY WHEN
10. Prohibits the Congress from making laws 'respecting an establishment of religion' - prohibiting the free exercise of religion - infringing on the freedom of speech and infringing on the freedom of the press.
Very short
The First Amendment protection
How do you spell your name?
The green box
11. Which one of the following is the AP Style for a date?
A graphic element that lists off facts - figures - and important information in a format other than full text.
The concept of libel/slander - both of which are referred to as 'defamation -' can be somewhat complex. But in general - all speech is presumed to be protected by the First Amendment with very narrowly-drawn exceptions. One of those exceptions involv
It is the best quote of the story that usually is after the lead.
June 24 or March 30
12. What can your x-girlfriend or boyfriend do if you make up lies about her in the paper?
In most cases - only when you have obtained the permission of the copyright holder. Each of these works is protected by copyright law - which means others can use them only if they have obtained permission. Publishing a credit line does not take the
Sue you for defamation
principal Malcolm Reynolds and 50 percent
The school's name - Many - Really - A - An - The
13. Journalists can use a _____ paragraph?
one sentence
Image - Image Size - 200 PPI
300
A guide
14. What is the journalist's code?
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15. When designing a page what element comes first?
Dominant graphic or headline
A connection to City High or a local angle.
720 or 1080
title/name/said
16. Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier - the 1988 U.S. Supreme Court decision - gave public high school officials greater authority to censor some school-sponsored student publications if they chose to do so. But the ruling doesn't apply to publicati
WHO WHAT HOW WHERE WHY WHEN
Hazelwood vs Kuhlmeir
Being too broad or generalizing.
Photo captions that are well written with less than obvious information.
17. What is the best way to get viewers on to a website?
Format text boxes - add columns - center text in a box
Using social media like Facebook and Twitter.
Date or Place Leads
Associated Press Style that is a guideline for correct journalistic style.
18. Guarantees students their freedom of speech except for speech that is obscene - libelous - unlawful - violates school regulations or causes a disruption to the school.
Yes - and occasionally they are. In such cases the individual reporter and the editor could be held legally responsible. Court decisions indicate that a school which does not control the content of a student publication may be protected from liabilit
Public Forum
In most cases - only when you have obtained the permission of the copyright holder. Each of these works is protected by copyright law - which means others can use them only if they have obtained permission. Publishing a credit line does not take the
Iowa Freedom of Expression Act
19. Which one of the following is the AP Style for age?
Never in news stories.
16-year-old
How do you spell your name?
Three or more
20. Terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words.
Image - Image Size - 200 PPI
A group of twitter sources that you choose that are grouped together to provide an interesting source of information.
Their rights to Freedom of Speech
Concision
21. What is the number one goal of great high school papers?
Background information on the story that usually contains the who - what - how - where - why and when. It usually comes after the golden quote.
one sentence
Yes or No Questions
Be the number one source of news about CITY HIGH!
22. What is convergence?
The combining of newspapers - internet - video - and all forms of journalism into one.
The green box
Adjust the Tv setting. Increase the shudder speed.
The school's name - Many - Really - A - An - The
23. A student publication is a public forum for student expression when school officials have given student editors the authority to make their own content decisions. A school can do that either through an official policy or by allowing a publication to
WHO WHAT HOW WHERE WHY WHEN
The school's name - Many - Really - A - An - The
Public Forum
Hazelwood vs Kuhlmeir
24. Quotes should contain?
Specific Nouns and Verbs
Opinions - reactions - and interesting phrasing. They should not contain straight facts.
Very short
Great quotes - Strong Lead - Quote Transition - Unique Angle - Description - Detail
25. What is a sidebar?
Very short
A graphic element that lists off facts - figures - and important information in a format other than full text.
Report accurate facts and quotes.
Real interviews and descriptions of events a reporter has witnessed.
26. How do I make sure the image size is correct in PhotoShop?
'many -' 'some -' 'most -' 'several -' 'a lot'
Image - Image Size - 200 PPI
Scholarships - trips to Disneyland - becoming a published author - dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings - and intrinsic value of doing a job well.
CMYK - 200 pixels per inch
27. Every single story in a high school newspaper must have what?
Seek Truth - Do no harm - Make a distinction between News and Opinion - Don't Sensationalize
A connection to City High or a local angle.
Knowledge - Attitude - Skills - and Habits
Hazelwood vs Kuhlmeir
28. Feedback should be...
Opinions - reactions - and interesting phrasing. They should not contain straight facts.
300
June 24 or March 30
something the person can change.
29. Which one of the following is the AP Style for money?
Description of a person - Description of a scene - Play on words - Anecdote - Startling statement
A question that usually isn't planned - but is a result of an interesting comment by the person being interviewed.
The school's name - Many - Really - A - An - The
$1.5 million or $2500
30. Information is free and available to others. Some information is always open information - like a person's name - where they live - where they work - or their family. People make inferences based on this information - although not in proportion to ot
Fun - Looks great on college applications - makes you a better writer - work with new technology - Facebook is a part of the class
Lifeless data - too many facts - not enough stories bad leads - reporters are not attending events and getting good quotes
Iowa Freedom of Expression Act
Open Groups
31. What are the 5 Ws and H
A question that usually isn't planned - but is a result of an interesting comment by the person being interviewed.
Description of a person - Description of a scene - Play on words - Anecdote - Startling statement
WHO WHAT HOW WHERE WHY WHEN
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32. What leads do you want to avoid?
Fun - Looks great on college applications - makes you a better writer - work with new technology - Facebook is a part of the class
Date or Place Leads
'I -' 'We -' 'Our -' 'Us -' 'You'
Provide a vision for how the school can be better.
33. What is a Twitter feed?
A group of twitter sources that you choose that are grouped together to provide an interesting source of information.
Yes or No Questions
Data - Facts and anything that is boring.
WHO WHAT HOW WHERE WHY WHEN
34. What is the biggest mistake when writing a lead?
300
No - on the rare occasion first person is used.
A transition
Being too broad or generalizing.
35. What are the ways that going out for journalism could improve your life?
Lifeless data - too many facts - not enough stories bad leads - reporters are not attending events and getting good quotes
Journalism students do better because they are better writers - better critical thinkers - score higher on AP tests - build their resumes - and work well with others to get the job done!
'many -' 'some -' 'most -' 'several -' 'a lot'
Repetition - Leading Lines - Rule of Thirds - And mainly avoid taking blurry photographs!
36. What is the worst word of high school journalism?
Using social media like Facebook and Twitter.
Open Groups
'I -' 'We -' 'Our -' 'Us -' 'You'
Data
37. Who should lead a high school paper?
In most cases - only when you have obtained the permission of the copyright holder. Each of these works is protected by copyright law - which means others can use them only if they have obtained permission. Publishing a credit line does not take the
Lifeless data - too many facts - not enough stories bad leads - reporters are not attending events and getting good quotes
Never in news stories.
Students should decide editorial content in a student publication.
38. What does CNTRL B do in InDesign?
When the number is under ten.
Description of a person - Description of a scene - Play on words - Anecdote - Startling statement
Format text boxes - add columns - center text in a box
Window - Text Wrap
39. Should you use the name of the school or current year?
Public Forum
Yes or No Questions
No - unless it needs clarification.
Never in news stories.
40. What type of leads does Bobby Hawthorne and Mr. Rogers want to see?
Why - How - Who
Lifeless data - too many facts - not enough stories bad leads - reporters are not attending events and getting good quotes
WHO WHAT HOW WHERE WHY WHEN
Repetition - Leading Lines - Rule of Thirds - And mainly avoid taking blurry photographs!
41. What are the four codes for journalists?
720 or 1080
Seek Truth and Report It - Minimize Harm - Act Independently - Be Accountable
The concept of libel/slander - both of which are referred to as 'defamation -' can be somewhat complex. But in general - all speech is presumed to be protected by the First Amendment with very narrowly-drawn exceptions. One of those exceptions involv
Once in your life.
42. What does the T tool do in InDesign?
Makes text boxes and allows you to write.
Great quotes - Strong Lead - Quote Transition - Unique Angle - Description - Detail
'many -' 'some -' 'most -' 'several -' 'a lot'
The school's name - Many - Really - A - An - The
43. If I don't know how much about a DSLR what setting should I have the camera on?
The green box
Great quotes - Strong Lead - Quote Transition - Unique Angle - Description - Detail
An infographic presents facts and numbers in an eye catching graphic.
They have access to events and people that most students can't get into or have the ability to interview.
44. What is a follow up question?
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45. What are techniques a good photographer uses when taking photos?
Repetition - Leading Lines - Rule of Thirds - And mainly avoid taking blurry photographs!
Report accurate facts and quotes.
Once in your life.
Makes text boxes and allows you to write.
46. What obvious words should be avoided in a school newspaper?
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47. What do high school students not lose when entering school?
Click on share and type in an email address.
Their rights to Freedom of Speech
In most cases - only when you have obtained the permission of the copyright holder. Each of these works is protected by copyright law - which means others can use them only if they have obtained permission. Publishing a credit line does not take the
No - on the rare occasion first person is used.
48. What is required for people to succeed in social systems such as groups?
A connection to City High or a local angle.
Knowledge - Attitude - Skills - and Habits
Specific Nouns and Verbs
Opinions - reactions - and interesting phrasing. They should not contain straight facts.
49. What advantage do high school journalists have to get into events?
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50. How do you size a photo in InDesign?
Photo captions that are well written with less than obvious information.
Right Click - Fitting - Fit content proportionally
Scholarships - trips to Disneyland - becoming a published author - dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings - and intrinsic value of doing a job well.
Data