Chapter 2 Questions

Which statement is true about plagiarism?

It is plagiarism if you paraphrase information from another publication and you don't attribute it.

Which is NOT a question typically answered in a summary lead?

So what?

Which statement is true?

You don't need to attribute information if it is common knowledge or indisputable

Which statement is correct?

You must attribute information that is someone's opinion

Which is MOST true about using direct quotations?

You should avoid quotes that don't relate directly to the focus of your story

A facts or highlights box is

a list of facts, information or key points in a box typically placed next to a story

A lead quote is...

a strong quote that is high in the story to support the lead

What is the structure of most basic news stories?

lead, nut graph (if needed), lead quote, supporting facts, more quotes and comments, additional information, ending

A nut graph...

states the main point of the story, typically before the third to fifth graph

A hard news story is called that because it is

structured so that the key facts are in the first few paragraphs

The most common lead for a hard-news story is a ________ lead

summary

The focus of the story is

the main idea