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all good writing begins with
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good reporting
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information gathering three activities
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research
direct observation interviewing in this order |
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before an interview you should find out as much as possible beforehand.
true or false? |
true
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before interview you sometimes do preliminary work with secondary or tertiary sources.
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true
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research before interviews provide what?
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context, history and background
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where do you do local research?
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paper/magazine
public records yearbook/almanacs databases |
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direct observation includes:
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looking for facts
pay attention to nonverbal comm think visually use all senses |
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interviewing is a [blank] relationship
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transactional
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recognize the need to represent diversity of voices in all stories not just...
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in stories about diversity
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on the record means
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you can use all info; full attribution
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Not for attribution means
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you can use info but can't attribute to source. can often use general catagory.
background info |
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off the record means
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you can use nothing
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in interviews you should assume what?
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nothing
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what five multitasks do you do when interviewing?
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asking questions
actively listening recording answers thinking of new questions observing |
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what should you know going into an interview?
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what you need (goal) and for what kind of story
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you should note the difference between the source and what?
in interviewing |
the subject
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you should the [blank] roles in the story.
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primary, secondary and tertiary
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for interviews, what are the three types of questions you should prepare?
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closed ended
open ended probe/follow up |
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how is the best interview?
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face to face
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on the phone you should always say you are recording. |
true
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as long as you are recording, there is no need to take good notes. |
false.
you should always take good notes and record |
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you should use note pad to write down probes/new questions as they occur. and to write down observations. |
true
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five tips on taking notes:
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use reporters notebook
develop shorthand practice writing w/o looking at paper write observations check notes before leaving |
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when arranging a meeting you should...
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call and say why you want the story
id self and outlet |
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be put off if source is reluctant |
false
explain to them why the story and sources are important |
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promise and source you will make them look good |
false
never promise this |
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never promise a chance to read before publication |
true
you can call and check on quotes though |
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in interview you should show knowledge of subject. why?
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it is a position of strength rather than weakness and dependency
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when the source says something that is not important it is OK to not write it down. |
false
keep writing to show that all is said is of interest |
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what are the final two questions you should ask after an interview?
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1. is there anything i haven't asked you that you think is important?
2. may i call you later if i have questions? |
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in planning your blog you should:
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develop a focus
pick an angle design a posting schedule and stick to it figure out reader needs |
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the more consistent your process, the more consistent...
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you product
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7 Cs of Good Media Writing
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correct
clear complete concise concrete contextual credible |
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writing process is [blank] rather than [blank]
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recursive
linear |
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what are the three stages of media writing?
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prewriting
writing rewriting |
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what is prewriting?
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gather and plan before writing
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what is writing?
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create first version of your piece
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what is rewriting?
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make story ready for readers
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what are the steps of prewriting?
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get an idea
gather info organize |
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what are the steps of writing?
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write a rough draft
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what are the steps of rewriting?
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revising
edit proofreading |
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when gathering info, what is your primary research?
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interviewing
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for primary sources you should interview...
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in person
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for secondary and tertiary you can interview...
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over phone/email
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for interview, where should you meet?
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their turf
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what should you do right after an interview?
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debrief asap
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when revising you should focus on language
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false you should focus on substance
make sure quotes are correct and check attribution leave grammar for the edit step |
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what is the definition of journalism?
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the acceptance or belief in chronicling and publishing daily events
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what are the traditional news values?
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timeliness
proximity prominence oddity impact/magnitude conflict |
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what are maynards fault lines?
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race
class gender generation geography |
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what are some sources of news for journalists?
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official records
news conference press release gov decisions/action events issues beat reporting |
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what is the basic lead for a news story?
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summary
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qualities of good summary lede?
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focused: single most important thing
clear: easy to understand, active voice consise: less than 30 words, one sentence pass the so what? test accurate credible |
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who assigns the heirarchy of importance?
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the reporter
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shape template of news story?
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inverted pyramid
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other names for summary lead?
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hard news
direct straight |
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how long are news ledes?
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one paragraph, one sentence
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what is usually the feature of a news lede?
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the WHO
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basic news stories are always about [blank] and [blank]
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events and people
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many alternative leads are longer and instead of a lead w/ one sentence, one paragraph they are called what?
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a lead block
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list alternative leads
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analysis
narrative quotation significant detail descriptive |
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what are the parts of a news story?
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lead
body NO conclusion |
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what is the body?
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detailed explanation of lead
explain the who strong quote in 3 or 4 paragraph explanation of how/why background info |
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body content types?
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quotations/paraphrase
examples illustrations anecdotes |
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there is a conclusion.
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false
no conclusion |
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how many sources does news story usually have?
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at least 3
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four reasons for diversity
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ethics
atonement good economics good journalism |
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what is diversity fatigue?
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we've solved the diversity problem, move on
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what is diversity smart?
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education to raise awareness
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what is diversity?
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maynard fault lines
things we can't change: age, race, gender things we can change: marital status, income, religion |
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we should recognize the [blank] within diversity?
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diversity
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