Chapter 8

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 8
Reporters

139-151
PG 139
1. “... to see and to hear and to feel for the rest of us and then… to tell us the reality that is beyond our reach…”
-What does this quote mean in regard to a reporter’s “job?”

2. Who makes journalism?
3. What is the essential act of journalism?
4. Summarize the last chapter of page 139. Are you living up to this? Why or why not?


PG 141
5. Define the following terms:
-timely news:

-judging information:

-conceptualize:

-general assignment reporters:

-beat reporters:
PG 142
-sources:

-personal sources:

-interviewing:

-relationship with source:
-relationship with editor:

-editor’s job(s):
PG 144
6. Under personal characteristics, explain why the following are essential for a reporter.
a. curiosity:

b. boldness:

c. tenacity:

d. retentive memory:
PG 145
e. ­__________________ - because most of a reporter’s life is spent interviewing.
f. __________________ - because they have no subpoena power.
g. willingness to work hard-

h. competitiveness:

I. integrity:

j. accurate and fair:
PG 146
Summarize the section, Becoming a Professional (things to address: point of view, questioning assumptions, check, re-check accuracy, availability, scoop).





PG 148
Explain the following sentences:
a. “Being a reporter is not a good job choice for everyone.”




b. “One common characteristic is the desire to practice the craft.”