Handbook of Independent Journalism - Ch5

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What is a feature of online journalism, according to Deborah Potter?

No space for reader feedback
Strict censorship of reader opinions
Limited ways for audience engagement
Immediate reader responses via email (correct)

How does Minnesota Public Radio involve its audience in news production, according to Deborah Potter?

By asking for additional information through calls or emails (correct)
By not allowing audience feedback
By discouraging audience participation
By removing audience comments on their website

Why does MPR survey its audience before producing special reports, according to Deborah Potter?

To avoid real-world examples
To limit reporting quality
To gather insights and opinions (correct)
To discourage audience engagement

What distinguishes broadcast journalism from print journalism, according to Deborah Potter?

It uses sound and video in addition to words. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do online journalists differ from their broadcast and print counterparts, according to Deborah Potter?

They allow the reader to become a participant in the story. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about online news, according to Deborah Potter?

It lacks interactive elements for reader engagement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Nora Paul suggest makes a new story form in online journalism, according to Deborah Potter?

Control by the user (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do online journalists share similarities with print journalists, according to Deborah Potter?

By offering news articles to be read (A) Signup and view all the answers

What key attribute makes online journalism unique compared to broadcast journalism, according to Deborah Potter?

Inclusion of interactive elements for reader engagement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most basic online-story form described in the text, according to Deborah Potter?

Text with hyperlinks to additional information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of online writing, according to Deborah Potter?

Having a conversational tone while still maintaining grammar and spelling (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the role of the lead in an online story, according to Deborah Potter?

To give a clear reason to continue reading (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which technique can enhance online storytelling by allowing users to explore graphic elements independently, according to Deborah Potter?

Designing clickable interactives or multimedia graphics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What advice does television news manager Scott Atkinson give about writing for the internet, according to Deborah Potter?

Write as if crafting an intimate email to a friend (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are online stories different from newspaper stories in terms of length, according to Deborah Potter?

Online stories are generally shorter than newspaper stories (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tools mentioned in the text that can enhance online storytelling by allowing readers to navigate a 360-degree view, according to Deborah Potter?

Flash animation (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Jonathan Dube, what is a key aspect of online writing style when compared to broadcast writing, according to Deborah Potter?

Use of short and simple style (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using clickable interactives in online storytelling, according to Deborah Potter?

To illustrate a story and allow independent exploration by the reader (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonathan Dube suggest making online text easier to absorb, according to Deborah Potter?

By breaking the text into more blocks and using subheads and bullet points (D) Signup and view all the answers

Handbook of Independent Journalism - Ch5 - Online Journalism

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