chapter 9 addendum

The following is a bonus assignment. It is NOT required. You may do it if you wish.

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 9 Addendum: time to review some things

Use your textbook to answer the following questions. Use your “digging” powers as a journalist and find the answers (start in the index). Whether you are taking the exam or not, fill out the review sheet. Then, memorize it for the exam.

According to ch. 3 what are some staples (consistent things) in the profession of journalism? How does one get started?


Describe the author’s belief in regard to reading:



What is a clip file? Why is it important?


What is the author’s belief about internships?


According to ch. 4 what problem(s) does broadcasting cause for newspapers?



Define the following terms:
- supporting sections-

- photojournalists-

- “no common” design-

What is the editorial page?


List 5 major newspapers and describe their locale and circulation.

What is the 5W/H technique?


What are the 3 major types of sources? How are they different?


List 5 Interviewing tips:
11. Explain the following terms:
a. graphics

b. photojournalism

c. layout

d. design

12. List the 5 basic principles of design
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

13. List the six rules of photojournalism and explain each one.
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.


Give examples of various editors in “departments:”
a. b. c. d.

What is a copy editor?



Why is this an important and celebrated position?





Define the following terms and explain why they are vital to the process:
Completeness-



Precision-



18. Efficiency- Explain the following rules:
A. Capitalization-

B. Abbreviation-

C. Punctuation-

D. Numerals-

E. Spelling-

F. Usage-

19. Define attribution and then the following terms :

a. Timely news-

b. Judging information –

c. Conceptualize –

d. General assignment reporters –

e. Beat reporters –

f. Sources –

g. Personal sources –

h. Interviewing –

i. Relationship with source/editor –

j. Editor(s) jobs –