Crafting Compelling Sports Articles Quiz
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What is the main focus of sports writing?

  • Reporting on current events
  • Analyzing political situations
  • Reviewing entertainment shows
  • Covering sports, athletes, and sports-related issues (correct)

    • What is the main purpose of a straight-lead game story in sports writing?

  • To provide analysis on the game's impact on the team
  • To summarize the main points of a game using a straight-news type of lead (correct)
  • To offer a different angle on what happened and why in the game
  • To highlight the personal lives of the players

    • Why are feature-lead game stories common for pro sports?

  • It allows for highlighting the personal lives of the players
  • Readers want stories that offer a different angle on what happened and why (correct)
  • Readers are not interested in the final score of pro games
  • It provides in-depth analysis on the game's impact on the team

    • What is the role of a journalist who reports on sports?

    <p>sportswriter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key disciplines a sports writer may need to cover in a story?

    <p>Marketing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a sports writer to have before writing about a certain sport or topic within sports?

    <p>In-depth industry knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a good sports writer do instead of speculating or developing theories?

    <p>Complete appropriate research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of audience should a sports writer keep in mind when writing an article, column, or blog?

    <p>The particular audience they write for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected of a sports writer when presenting information about a particular topic?

    <p>Hold true to their viewpoint while presenting the information in a creative manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a must for a sports writer, regardless of the publication they write for?

    <p>Possess strong writing skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should writers take heed of when publishing articles?

    <p>The proper formatting guidelines used across the industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer do to ensure everything written is true and correct?

    <p>Use due diligence to complete appropriate research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should aspiring sports writers continually strive to maintain knowledge about?

    <p>industry trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer do to connect with sports fans?

    <p>Write in a way that keeps readers interested and wanting to read more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a sports writer avoid when writing about a particular topic?

    <p>Following the opinions of fellow sports writers just because</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should sports writers become familiar with?

    <p>The current style of the sector and the news organization they work for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element to include in the beginning of a sports article?

    <p>A strong lead encapsulating the who, what, where, when, why, and how</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should writers focus on to give a sports story a human side?

    <p>The efforts of an individual player</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended style for writing sports articles?

    <p>Clear and concise, generally sticking to basic vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of a sports game that must be correctly presented in a sports article?

    <p>Facts, including statistics, players, and rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stories can be included in sports articles?

    <p>Profile, season preview or wrap-up, and column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important news aspect of a sports game in a sports article?

    <p>The score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included to provide a verbal highlight reel of the major moments in the sporting event?

    <p>Quotes and descriptions focusing on key moments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What knowledge is essential for writers reporting on the sports universe?

    <p>Basic working knowledge of rules, history, standings, and current controversies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be described in a way that includes quotes and focuses on the people who matter in a sports article?

    <p>The game or match</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be provided in the next two or three paragraphs after the score in a sports article?

    <p>Additional information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be reported in the basic chronology of the sporting event in a sports article?

    <p>Turning points, big plays, big mistakes, and momentum-builders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a sports article from both teams?

    <p>A strong quote from the coach or key player</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    How to Write a Compelling Sports Article

    • Focus on the efforts of an individual player in sports articles to give the story a human side.
    • Types of sports stories include profile, season preview or wrap-up, and column.
    • Start a sports article with a strong lead that encapsulates the available information on "who, what, where, when, why, and how."
    • Good sports articles get the reader's attention with a strong but concise summary of the story to follow.
    • Sports articles should be written clearly and concisely, generally sticking to basic vocabulary and being specific.
    • Writers need a basic working knowledge of the sports universe they are reporting on, including rules, history, standings, and current controversies.
    • Report the basic chronology of the sporting event, including turning points, big plays, big mistakes, and momentum-builders.
    • Provide a verbal highlight reel of the major moments in the sporting event.
    • A sports article must correctly present the facts, including statistics, players, and rules.
    • The most important news aspect of a sports game is the score, followed by additional information in the next two or three paragraphs.
    • A strong quote from the coach or key player from both teams should be included in a sports article.
    • Describe the game or match in a way that includes quotes and focuses on the people who matter, such as athletes and coaches.

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    Improve your sports article writing skills with this quiz! Learn about the key elements of compelling sports articles, including strong leads, human interest, and essential sports knowledge. Test your understanding of crafting engaging and informative sports stories for readers.

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