Journalism Rally Review
A reporter should only take factual notes when gathering information for a feature.
False
A yearbook should only cover the events at school.
False
Advertisers should not compare their ad rates with competitors.
False
Bad news should not be included in a sports article.
False
Biological background is not important information to include in a media alert.
False
Cartoons don't need to be timely to enforce message.
False
Commentaries do not include personal views and opinions.
False
Humor columns generally take a direct stand on an issue.
False
In a controversy the media should report one side of the story.
False
It is acceptable to include references about the previous year in this year's book.
False
Lawsuits are never the result of a gossip column.
False
Less than six questions is enough to get information for a story.
False
Margins should be 1.5 inches on all sides of a computer pagination.
False
Most stories don't identify key ideas in the lead.
False
Numbers greater than 1,000 are written as words.
False
Online journalists often bury the lead of an article to encourage readers to read the whole article.
False
Photographers do not need permission to take photos in restaurants.
False
Photographs should not be simple.
False
Planning is the most important skill in public relations.
False
Podcasting and blogs have replaced traditional news broadcasts on television and radio.
False
Publishers and station owners never set editorial policies for reporters.
False
Quotations in a fact release should not take longer than 15 seconds to read aloud in a broadcast.
False
RSS feeds allow users to report news tips and upload the latest news videos.
False
Reporters should never use an audio or video recorder during an interview.
False
Reporters should not call the opposing school for basic game information.
False
Secondary sources are only physical sources.
False
Sports photographers should focus on the game, not the players.
False
Subscriptions are the largest source of income for news media.
False
Television is not a useful source of information for columns
False
The Nielsen Company sets the standards stations must meet in order to have their licenses renewed.
False
The gender-based pronoun "he" should be used when referring to both genders.
False
The paragraphs in a feature story do not need to be connected.
False
The press box is never on the sidelines.
False
There should be more than one attribute in a paragraph.
False
Type can only be changed horizontally.
False
Typeface refers to only uppercase letters.
False
Using partial quotations in a broadcast is better than using a sound bite.
False
When covering the news, reporters include personal feelings and bias in the report.
False
What are quotations used for?
Provide information, pull reader deeper into story, touch emotions, capture feelings
"All the news that's fit to print" is the motto of The New York Times.
True
"Glory to God in the highest ..." was the first message sent over the transatlantic cable.
True
A beat may be a topic or geographic area.
True
A camera is often compared to the human eye.
True
A caption is another name for a cutline.
True
A database helps reporting by adding depth and perspective to stories.
True
A mini-mag design is similar to a news magazine.
True
A moderate amount of light is best when taking pictures.
True
A news story will usually require 5-10 sources.
True
A reporter should not be afraid to ask coaches or players tough questions.
True
A summary ending is the most popular ending for a column.
True
A tearsheet should be included with a billing statement.
True
A written advertising policy can help guide decisions on what ads to run.
True
Almost every section of a newspaper carries a column.
True
An add-on ending makes a point at the end of a story that was never made in the story.
True
An editorial page is typically the second page of a four-page school newspaper.
True
Bastard measures are often used for editorials.
True
Changing your perspective of a shot helps photographers get unusual pictures.
True
Columnists should put limits on writing about their families.
True
Columns should be written in an off-best style to interest readers.
True
Conjunctions are common transitional terms used in news stories
True
Contact persons should be included at the top of a news release.
True
Critics should be knowledgeable about what they are reviewing.
True
Deadlines for sports writers are typically a few hours after the game.
True
Deep Throat is a famous anonymous source.
True
Editorials that explain are most effective when they describe what has taken place.
True
Editorials that persuade expect immediate action.
True
Every feature story is told in a different voice.
True
Fans should be considered when writing a sports story.
True
Humanity is reflected in a column if it is people oriented.
True
Identifying a person's race is appropriate if it is important to a story.
True
If a shutter speed has a high number, less light will reach the film.
True
Interviewing is the most important thing reporters do.
True
Journalism represents the search for truth.
True
Journalists help shape our perception of reality
True
Kerning is not done on body copy.
True
Leads that use quotations and questions are often ineffective.
True
Most interviews are done one-on-one with a source.
True
Most newspapers are set in serif styles.
True
News releases are a good source for story leads.
True
PSAs are often accompanied by a press release.
True
PSAs are sized like standard ads to fit newspaper and magazine pages.
True
Person-on-the-street interviews give random opinions on specific issues.
True
Phonetic spellings of words are frequently included on pronouncers.
True
Photographers should avoid taking symmetrical pictures.
True
Pictures are part of the facts in a story.
True
Printing costs should be included in a cost analysis.
True
Reporters demonstrate objectivity through point of view.
True
Reporters should ask a question they know the answer to in order to update information.
True
Reporters should avoid words such as definitely, finally and really.
True
Signatures are printed in 16-page sections.
True
Some editors believe columnists should be able to publish columns without being edited.
True
Speaking is the most important skill in public relations.
True
Spontaneity is important in photojournalism.
True
Standard reading material for newspaper readers average 17 words per sentence.
True
The first televised sports event was a baseball game between Princeton and Columbia universities.
True
The inverted pyramid is one of the most popular methods of organization for online news.
True
The news flow of a story determines the importance.
True
The op-ed page is opposite the editorial page.
True
The stair-step format can create news holes.
True
The term "coed" should be avoided.
True
The transposition sign is never used in a broadcast script.
True
Time or space for public relations information is free to the source.
True
Today's online audience has the ability to interact with the news process.
True
What should journalism schools do to incorporate more racial integration in journalism?
Training programs, diversity by learning about minority experiences, include minority views on newspaper staffs
What should a reporter NOT include in a report?
bias
What form of media is updated most frequently?
online stories
This means that a reporter keeps all personal feelings and bias out of a report
objectivity
In what tense are headlines written?
present
What is the row of seats reserved for the sports writers called?
press row
What type of quotation marks are used in headlines?
single
In a clincher what must be tied to the end of the story?
the lead
What goes at the top of the inverted pyramid
the lead
When was the first code of ethics adopted?
1926
What types of items could be found in a weekly newspaper?
1) Local highlights on local T-ball games; 2) How many people attended the high school soup supper; 3) Photos of homecoming candidates
What are some examples of journalists?
1) Newspaper reporter/editor; 2) Television anchor/producer; 3) Photographer; 4) Magazine publisher
How long should sound bites last?
10-15 seconds
How many points are in a pica?
12
What year was Common Sense published?
1776
What point size should headlines typically run?
18-48
What year was the Freedom of Information Act enacted?
1966
What year did the first editorial run in USA Today?
1982
In a soft lead which paragraph is the nut graph?
3-5
Weekly newspapers can typically be found in towns with a population of _________ or less.
5,000
How many picas are in an inch?
6
How many paragraphs do indirect leads run before the reader discovers the story's subject?
6-10
A reporter should never use abbreviations when taking notes.
False
What is a journalist's most important responsibility?
Accuracy
Where is the world's only interactive museum devoted to journalism?
Arlington, Virginia
A cue should appear below the line where a chance will occur in a script.
False
A dateline should be typed at the end of a story.
False
A dominant photo should be at least three times as big as the next largest photo.
False
A feature story does not need structure.
False
A headline is never included in a fact sheet.
False
A lead should begin with the name of a school.
False
A paraphrase changes the meaning of what a source says.
False
A physical source can only be found in a morgue.
False
A professional newspaper dedicates 50 percent or more of its space to advertising.
False
A reporter should never do additional research after receiving a tip.
False
What are some examples of commentary?
Editorials, columns, movie reviews, letters to the editor
Who was the first female publisher?
Elizabeth Timothy
"What do you do when ...?" is a follow-up question.
False
Empty space should be left around the center of interest in a picture.
Flase
What law details "the right to be left alone"?
Fourth Amendment
What journalist ran for president?
Horace Greeley
What source do reporters rely on too much?
Interviews
Which reporter fabricated the Pulitzer Prize-winning story "Jimmy's World"?
Janet Cooke
What is the difference between libel and slander?
Libel is the printing or broadcasting of false information that damages someone's reputation; slander is a spoken falsehood
What techniques does Melvin Mencher suggest when covering a beat?
Make phone calls, get out of the office, watch carefully
What nursery rhyme did Thomas Edison shout when making the phonograph?
Mary Had a Little Lamb
What station debuted regular television broadcasts at the New York World's Fair?
NBC
If the quarterback of the football team is also the sports columnist on the school newspaper, should he be able to write an article about the football game?
No, this is an ethics conflict.
Material that offends local community standards and lacks serious artistic purpose is what?
Obscenity
What are some examples of physical sources?
Phone directories, newspaper clippings, encyclopedias, databases
What information can be found in the Reporter's Handbook?
Public records
What was the name of the first newspaper in the American colonies?
Publik Occurrences
What should you do to avoid a libel suit?
Recheck facts, be fair, use good judgment
Who developed the first journalist code of ethics?
Society of Professional Journalists
What freedoms are guaranteed in the First Amendment?
Speech, press, assembly
What responsibilities do journalists writing for traditional newspapers and those writing for online newspapers share?
They must report accurate and unbiased information.
What was the name of the cartoonist who invented the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant?
Thomas Nast
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
Two- or three-column grids limit options for photos.
True
Typefaces are grouped by either serif or sans serif.
True
Vertical photographs are considered more interesting than horizontal or square pictures.
True
When a reporter uses direction quotations to explain a point of view, the quotation should present all sides of an issue.
True
Who made the first copy machine?
Xerox
What is a human source?
a person who was directly involved in an event
What is another way to think of a feature story?
a work of fiction
What did the principals prohibit students to wear in the court case Tinker vs. Des Moines?
armbands
How do most pulled quotations appear in publications?
boldfaced or italicized
What is the writer's name at the top of the story called?
byline
What is considered questionable when writing an obituary or "In Memoriam" ad?
cause of death as a suicide
The prevention or attempted prevention of print or broadcast materials
censorship
What advertising appeal shows the benefits of one product over another?
comparison
What does a media buyer do?
determines the best way to get products to the public
What subjects were discussed in the newspaper articles that were objected to by officials at Hazelwood School?
divorce and teen pregnancy
When should transitions be placed in a story?
early in the story and every few paragraphs
In a direct news lead which paragraph is the nut graph?
first
What is the name of the newspaper as it appears on page 1?
flag
Who is responsible for coordinating all of the studio activities?
floor director
What are the three types of alignment?
flush left, justified, flush right
Direct news leads are used on what kinds of news stories?
hard news stories
What stories are usually written with a direct lead and inverted pyramid?
hard news stories
What is the ending of a story called?
kicker
A small photo of the face of someone mentioned in the story is called?
mug shot
Who is in charge of running a broadcast?
news director
What type of commentary is intended to give the reporter some background information or help the reporter find the right angle for a story?
off the record
What do school boards have the authority to decide after the Court's decision on Bethel vs. Fraser?
offensive speech
What information is provided when a source can be identified?
on the record
What is an answer given by a coach or athlete that provides little information to writers called?
pat answer
Who is responsible for putting a single newscast together?
producer
What type should be used on dark backgrounds?
reverse
What is an article that appears beside the main news story called?
sidebar
What is the preferred style of lead for news stories?
summary
What is the most expensive medium?
television
What is a copyright?
the exclusive rights to something a person has written or otherwise created
Whose interest should journalists act on behalf?
the public's right to know
What is the duty of journalists?
to serve the truth
Where does the direct news lead put the most important information?
top of the story
What form of new media allows users to share and read information about themselves and others?
web communities