Term
| List the five criteria of NEWS (sometimes called "News Values") |
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Definition
1. Timeliness
2. Proximity
3. Consequence or Impact
4. Prominence (Importance)
5. Human Interest or Unusualness |
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Term
| Briefly explain what is meant by "Inverted Pyramid Style." |
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Definition
Most important news first
Then everything else (all other facts) in order from most important first
Can be cut from bottom up
Allows readers to leave the story having read "the best stuff" first
No surprises, no teases
Not necessarily written chronologically |
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Term
| Explain fully what is meant by "the 5 W's and H." |
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Definition
| They are all as close to the top as possible. |
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Term
| List and briefly define/explain three ways you can identify good straight news writing. |
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Definition
-The 5 W's and the H
-Attributions
-No "I" trouble
-Use of quotes
-Written inverted pyramid style |
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Term
| List and briefly describe four types of news leads |
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Definition
-Summary Lead: an attempt to tell what's most important and summarize in the lead.
-Quote Lead: Quoting someone that will summarize what the story is about.
-Partial Quote Lead: Partially quoting something interesting someone said that tells about the story.
-Question Lead: Asking the reader if it has ever happened to them.
Contrast, Comparison, or Irony Lead: A lead that bounces two elements off each other, but still summarizes the key elements early. |
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Term
| What is the preferred verb of attribution? Why? |
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Definition
| Said, because there is no opinion or bias. |
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Term
| List and describe two good things about using telephone interviewing and two negative things about using the telephone for interview. |
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Definition
Pros:
1. Saves Money (financial cost)
2. Uses less time
Cons:
1. Trust the eye, not the ear (you don't get a visual appearance)
2. Interviewee can always hang up or cut it short.
-facial expressions (you can't always tell what they are saying) |
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Term
What should be changed about this sentence:
Utah Gov. Michael Leavitt said that we should conserve our water, calling it "a natural resource precious to the state." |
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Definition
| Take out 'we' and 'our'... say 'students should conserve water.' |
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Term
What should be changed about this sentence:
USU President Kermit Hall feels the quarter calendar system is better than the semester system, but he will abide by the preference of students for a semester system. |
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Definition
| Take out the word 'feels' and put in the word said. |
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Term
| Fully explain the difference between a direct quote and an indirect quote. |
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Definition
Direct Quote: Using quote marks to tell what someone said word from word.
Indirect Quote: Summarizing what a person said and paraphrasing the part that is unique. |
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Term
| Describe or list four times when a direct quote should be used. |
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Definition
1. When stating an opinion
2. When someone well-known says something
3. When something is said that is unique
4. To add life to the story. |
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Term
| List and describe three types of probes, used during interviews. |
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Definition
-Argumentive probes: Asking their opinion of something said, ex: Some have said you are such and such... how would you respond?
-Passive probes: Nudging someone along to say more, ex: uh huh.... yeah...
-Clarification probes: Clarifying something said, ex: let me see if I understand...
-Amplification probes: ex: How did you feel when that happened? Why?
-Confrontation probes: ex: Are you sure that's correct? |
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Term
| True or false - A good reporter would not hesitate to write down questions before an interview in an effort to gain complete information from his or her source. |
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Definition
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Term
| List two reasons why tape recorders are good resources and two reasons why delayed note taking might be used. |
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Definition
tape recorders:
-You get word from word, so you don't misquote.
-You can go back and review it, and you don't have to take notes.
Delayed note-taking:
-When the person being interviewed is nervous about the notes being taken.
-When the interviewee is on the run and note taking is impossible. |
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Term
| List or explain reasons why a delayed identification lead might be used. |
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Definition
-It might be used when you are identifying someone who is not all that important.
-Usually used because the person, persons, or organizations involved has little name recognition among the readers. |
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Term
| Name some principles of attribution. |
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Definition
-Avoid "says" except for limited use in a lead.
-Beware of the editorial commentation found in substitute verbs of attribution... maintained... admitted... changed...
-Places or institutions cannot be stated.
-Usually unnecessary to indicate that news is transmitted through reporters.
-Do not attribute a quote to more that one person.
-Don't duplicate attributions.
-Avoid floating quotations |
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Term
| Define/explain open-ended and close-ended questions. |
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Definition
open-ended questions: Allows the respondent some flexibility, enables the interviewee to do most of the talking and the reporter to listen.
Close-ended questions: Are designed to elicit specific responses, can answer question with 'yes' or 'no.' |
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Term
| Name some similarities in print and television interviewing. |
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Definition
-Focuses on one issue at a time
-Asks open-ended questions
-Objective and subjective questions
-Keep questions short
-Build to the point
-Be honest |
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Term
| Name some similarities in print and television interviewing. |
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Definition
-Focuses on one issue at a time
-Asks open-ended questions
-Objective and subjective questions
-Keep questions short
-Build to the point
-Be honest |
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Term
| Define Rapport and name some examples |
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Definition
| Rapport is the relationship between the reporter and the source, ex: small talk, asking off topic small questions or a question that deomonstrates your knowledge on the subject. |
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Term
| What does 'off the record' and 'not for attribution' mean when said by an interviewee. |
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Definition
-off the record: You may use the information
-Not for attribution: You may use the information but may not attribute it |
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Term
| Although you should not quote a source who asks to remain off the record, you may use information if one or more of the following is true: |
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Definition
-The information is a matter of public record
-It is generally known
-It is available from several sources
-You are a witness |
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Term
| Name a couple good tips when covering a meeting. |
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Definition
-Get there early
-Ask for text and resume of people there
-Find a good watching and listening post
-Estimate how many people are there
-Keep asking yourself "What's the point?" --> "Where's the lead?"
-Stay after and talk to people, ask questions, find a way to contact them. |
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Term
| Name some tips when rewriting a news Release |
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Definition
-Most news releases can be tightened a lot, make the length shorter.
-Find more neutral language, don't advertise... your job is to get published
-Change buried leads, 'backin' in is a common technique or problem of many releases
-Keep asking "What's the point?"
-Call up originator of release to see if everything is still accurate and genuine
-Don't be afraid to do additional reporting
-Don't worry about matching the headline of the story, find your own |
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Term
| What are the three types (generally) of news releases? |
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Definition
1. Announcements of coming events or of personnel matters - hiring, promoting, retiring and the like
2. Information about a cause
3. Information that is meant to build someone's or some organization's image |
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Term
| What are some tips to keep in mind when using a tape recorder? |
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Definition
-Make sure the tape is full rewound and you have an extra set of batteries
-Be sure to take notes of facial expressions and gestures
-Make sure it's in a place where you can hear everything that is said.
-Write down the numbers on the recorder where good quotes were said, so you can go back to that place right away. |
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Term
| Name five ways to master the meeting story |
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Definition
1. Arrive early
2. Prepare your questions beforehand
3. Listen to others questions
4. Pursue what is news worthy |
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Term
| Name ten tips for a better interview |
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Definition
1. Be prepared!
2. Set the rules of the interview right up front!
3. Be on time!
4. Be observant!
5. Be polite!
6. Listen but don't be afraid to interrupt when you don't understand!
7. Silence is golden.
8. Maintain eye contace!
9. Before you leave... ask source if there is anything you might have forgotten to ask.
10. Review your notes right after the interview! |
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