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Journalism Test
Chapters 8,10,11,12,13
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Journalism
11th Grade
12/12/2007

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analytical reporting
Definition
process of examining a news-related topic by breaking it into parts and looking at them closely.
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follow-up
Definition
story that reports events that occur after the inital news event.
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in-depth reporting
Definition
reporting that probes the topic in greater detail than the conventional deadline news story.
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interpretive reporting
Definition
story that tries to explain the meaning of the news as well as report the event itself.
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maestro system
Definition
organizing and planning system whereby the production staff works closely with the reporter to present the story as a package.
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news peg
Definition
news event from which stories grow that do not focus on the breaking news.
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survey
Definition
process of polling a small sample of people about their behavior or attitudes in order to predict what the population in general will believe or do.
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synthesis
Definition
establishment of significance or meaning from analytical results.
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trend story
Definition
story that reports on the details that support a perceived change in newsworthy social behavior.
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wall street journal
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lead that begins with an anecdot or description before announcing the nut graf of the story.
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hook
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a piece of information that attracts and keeps the reader interested.
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database

Definition
a piece of information that attracts and keeps the reader interested.
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editorial board
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group of journalists who evaluate the positions of editorialist and decide how an issue will be discussed on the editoral page.
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editorial page
Definition
part of the newspaper where the opinions of journalists and commentations appear.
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masthead
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lists the newspapers publisher, the editor, and the editorial page editor, it is important for credibility, as it informs readers how old the paper is and who founded it.
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subjective writing
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opposite of objective reporting this type of writing contains opinion.
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anecdote
Definition
brief story that introduces a topic.
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character development
Definition
manner in which characters change throughout the course of a book or film.
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holistic evaluation
Definition
analysis of the overall merit of a creative project.
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in-the-clubs columns
Definition
columns that focus on school clubs, such as spanish and speech.
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lifestyle columns(trend columns)
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cover quality of life and recent events in a community
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parsimony
Definition
expedient yet complete treatment of a topic
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polemic
Definition
emotional ran that lacks substantive points.
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backgrounding
Definition
gathering information prior to a contest to observe and communicate how a team or athlete is performing.
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chronological recap
Definition
telling a story sequentially; reporting events in the order in which they occurred.
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irony
Definition
feeling that occurs when words and their literal meanings run opposite.
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press box
Definition
located near the top of a stadium; houses journalists, league officals, and other important personnel.
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press row
Definition
area next to the court reserved for journalists covering an event.
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white space
Definition
place on a page that contains no copy, photos, or graphics.
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Types of Editorials:
Definition
  1. Interpretation:by taking complex topics, breaking it down, and crafting a coherent editorial.
  2. Criticism and Persuasion:editorialists express strong opinions and have strong personal opinions.
  3. Entertainment:use of numbers or lists, use humor to make a point.
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How to Write an Opinion(4 steps):

Definition
  1. Don't use the word "time".
  2. Avoid sarcasm.
  3. Don't exaggerate.
  4. Challenge authority, not personality.
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Types of Features:

 

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  1. News feature:hard-news stories of ten-lend themselves to related feature stories. When a feature writer pegs a story to a prominent news event, the writer may explore facets of the news story that otherwise would go unnoticed.
  2. Informative feature:make it useful, avoid-any features discussing a consumer product should take as objective an approach as possible.
  3. Profiles and Human Interest Feature:are popular among newspapers readers because on their focus on individuals, a good profile can organize a great deal of information in a lively package.
  4. Personal Experience and Accomplishment Feature:remember these three things: modesty, newsworthiness, and honesty.
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Five steps to creating the feature article:
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  1. define a subject
  2. identify a message
  3. present your message
  4. steps to putting it together
  5. finish it up
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Five Factors for In-Depth Reporting:
Definition
  1. space
  2. deadline
  3. research
  4. staff
  5. planning
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Writing Stories, 3 Steps:
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  1. Examine the dimensions of the story
  2. outline the story
  3. check the story for tine, balance, and fairness.
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