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What is the primary purpose of journalism?
What is the primary purpose of journalism?
- To investigate personal scandals
- To provide information to the public (correct)
- To entertain the audience
- To influence public opinion
What determines the newsworthiness of an item?
What determines the newsworthiness of an item?
- The impact of the event on the community (correct)
- The journalist's personal opinions
- The celebrity involved in the event
- The timing of the event
What is the role of sources in journalism?
What is the role of sources in journalism?
- To investigate the journalist
- To provide credible information (correct)
- To provide biased information
- To write the news article
What are the basic questions used in news gathering?
What are the basic questions used in news gathering?
What is the purpose of a strong lead in a news story?
What is the purpose of a strong lead in a news story?
What is the fundamental goal of journalism?
What is the fundamental goal of journalism?
Which of the following is NOT a principle that determines newsworthiness?
Which of the following is NOT a principle that determines newsworthiness?
Why do news values remain true year over year, despite societal changes?
Why do news values remain true year over year, despite societal changes?
What is the primary purpose of the basic questions in news gathering?
What is the primary purpose of the basic questions in news gathering?
What is the role of a strong lead in a news story?
What is the role of a strong lead in a news story?
What is the primary way journalism adapts to changing societal values?
What is the primary way journalism adapts to changing societal values?
Which of the following is a characteristic of newsworthiness?
Which of the following is a characteristic of newsworthiness?
What is the primary goal of asking the basic questions in news gathering?
What is the primary goal of asking the basic questions in news gathering?
What is the function of a strong lead in a news story?
What is the function of a strong lead in a news story?
Why are sources important in journalism?
Why are sources important in journalism?
What is the primary function of journalism?
What is the primary function of journalism?
What determines the relevance of an event to the public?
What determines the relevance of an event to the public?
Why do news values remain consistent despite changes in society?
Why do news values remain consistent despite changes in society?
What is the primary purpose of asking the 5 Ws and 1 H in news gathering?
What is the primary purpose of asking the 5 Ws and 1 H in news gathering?
What is the primary function of a strong lead in a news story?
What is the primary function of a strong lead in a news story?
Study Notes
Basic Journalism Principles
- Journalism is the practice of gathering, processing, and disseminating news and information to the public.
- Principles determining newsworthiness of an item include: • Impact: How many people are affected? • Proximity: How close is the event to the audience? • Timeliness: Is the event recent or ongoing? • Unusualness: Is the event unusual or unique? • Human interest: Does the event evoke emotions or empathy? • Conflict: Is there a conflict or controversy involved?
- News values remain true year over year, regardless of societal changes, because they are based on fundamental human interests and needs.
- Basic questions used in news gathering include: • Who? • What? • Where? • When? • Why? • How?
- Sources in journalism provide information, insights, and quotes to support a story, and can include: • Experts • Eyewitnesses • Documents • Records
- A strong lead defines a story by: • Grabbing the reader's attention • Providing essential information • Setting the tone for the rest of the story
Basic Journalism Principles
- Journalism is the practice of gathering, processing, and disseminating news and information to the public.
- Principles determining newsworthiness of an item include: • Impact: How many people are affected? • Proximity: How close is the event to the audience? • Timeliness: Is the event recent or ongoing? • Unusualness: Is the event unusual or unique? • Human interest: Does the event evoke emotions or empathy? • Conflict: Is there a conflict or controversy involved?
- News values remain true year over year, regardless of societal changes, because they are based on fundamental human interests and needs.
- Basic questions used in news gathering include: • Who? • What? • Where? • When? • Why? • How?
- Sources in journalism provide information, insights, and quotes to support a story, and can include: • Experts • Eyewitnesses • Documents • Records
- A strong lead defines a story by: • Grabbing the reader's attention • Providing essential information • Setting the tone for the rest of the story
Basic Journalism Principles
- Journalism is the practice of gathering, processing, and disseminating news and information to the public.
- Principles determining newsworthiness of an item include: • Impact: How many people are affected? • Proximity: How close is the event to the audience? • Timeliness: Is the event recent or ongoing? • Unusualness: Is the event unusual or unique? • Human interest: Does the event evoke emotions or empathy? • Conflict: Is there a conflict or controversy involved?
- News values remain true year over year, regardless of societal changes, because they are based on fundamental human interests and needs.
- Basic questions used in news gathering include: • Who? • What? • Where? • When? • Why? • How?
- Sources in journalism provide information, insights, and quotes to support a story, and can include: • Experts • Eyewitnesses • Documents • Records
- A strong lead defines a story by: • Grabbing the reader's attention • Providing essential information • Setting the tone for the rest of the story
Basic Journalism Principles
- Journalism is the practice of gathering, processing, and disseminating news and information to the public.
- Principles determining newsworthiness of an item include: • Impact: How many people are affected? • Proximity: How close is the event to the audience? • Timeliness: Is the event recent or ongoing? • Unusualness: Is the event unusual or unique? • Human interest: Does the event evoke emotions or empathy? • Conflict: Is there a conflict or controversy involved?
- News values remain true year over year, regardless of societal changes, because they are based on fundamental human interests and needs.
- Basic questions used in news gathering include: • Who? • What? • Where? • When? • Why? • How?
- Sources in journalism provide information, insights, and quotes to support a story, and can include: • Experts • Eyewitnesses • Documents • Records
- A strong lead defines a story by: • Grabbing the reader's attention • Providing essential information • Setting the tone for the rest of the story
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Test your knowledge of fundamental journalism principles, including newsworthiness, news values, and news gathering techniques. Understand the role of sources and strong leads in journalism.
