chapter 1

Journalism
Chapter One 1 – 21
Intro
1. ____________ and ____________ are products of journalism.
2. News fits the needs of an _____________ and ______________ of the media of journalism.
3. News is a vital ingredient of the mix of an ________________ society.
4. News tells us about ________________, helps us make________________, and gives a common pool of _________________.
5. News confirms _______________ on which our society is based.
6. The ________________ and ________________ of news is difficult and ___________________.
7. Understanding this ___________________ is vital to those who want to take on the profession of ___________________.
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8. News is a ________________ of journalism. ______________ relies on experiences of the __________________ for effectiveness. The more _______________ a society, the better the news process works.
9. Define News Values –

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10. If a story has impact, it would be considered _____________________.
11. Without the element of _________________ events aren’t considered news.
12. Define Prominance –

Proximity –

Conflict –
Bizarre/Unusual –
Currency –
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12, Contributions news makes to our society can be classified into 3 categories:
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13. What did William Berkeley think about free schools and printing? What is your reaction to this statement?

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14. Which is the most important function of news? Why?

15. News is beyond _______________. What does that mean?

16. Define sensationalism and infotainment:

17. The importance of the persuasion element is __________________. Why?

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18. Politics is _______ talk and 10 percent ____________.
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19. Define Watchdog –
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20. Explain a “Bully Pulpit” –
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21. Journalism fills a “watchdog” role in ______________, __________________, and the legal ___________________.
22. What is a litigious society?

23. Some people dismiss _________________ as unimportant and meaningless.

24. This ignores the massive amounts of ___________, ______________, and _________________ humans give to sports




Read page 17. Is the coverage in Grand Rapids (local teams) like that described? Why? Explain.






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Who was Seymour Harsh?

Was he unpatriotic? Why or why not?


25. A difficulty journalists face is the human trait of making _________________.
26. _______________ do occur. When they do, credibility is _______________________.
Describe the 3 bullet points, The Job of the Journalist.
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