Journalism Exam: Radio and TV News Writing

Questions and Answers

What is the name of the institution mentioned in the content?

National Media Commission

Ghana Institute of Journalism (correct)

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

University of Ghana

What is the level of the students taking the Broadcast News Writing exam?

Level 400

Level 100

Level 200 (correct)

Level 300

What is the name of the department that organized the Broadcast News Writing exam?

Language Department

Media Studies Department

Communication Studies Department

Journalism Department (correct)

What is the main purpose of the '#FixOurRoadsNow' protest?

To draw attention to the poor roads in the Abokobi-Pantang area Signup and view all the answers

Where will the '#FixOurRoadsNow' protest commence?

Pantang Bus Lorry Station Signup and view all the answers

What is the format that a television journalist would use to write a news package from the '#FixOurRoadsNow' protest?

Split page format Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the protesters holding placards during the '#FixOurRoadsNow' protest?

To get attention from the authorities and the public Signup and view all the answers

What is the time allocated for the Broadcast News Writing exam?

Two hours Signup and view all the answers

Who commended the Ghanaian government for its COVID-19 pandemic response?

Dr. Godfred Nimako Signup and view all the answers

Where was the press conference organized?

University of Kintampo Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Ghana's success in managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

Procurement of many doses of COVID-19 vaccines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem in the Kwabenya community according to Nana Kwame Sarfo?

Crime and insecurity Signup and view all the answers

Who has the Kwabenya Residents Association appealed to for help?

The President and the IGP Signup and view all the answers

What is the request of the Kwabenya Residents Association to the authorities?

To deploy more police personnel and the army Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a problem mentioned in the Kwabenya community?

Traffic congestion Signup and view all the answers

What is Ghana's ranking in terms of COVID-19 vaccination in West Africa?

The highest Signup and view all the answers

Who is the CEO of the Youth Development Agency?

Prof. John Atawura Signup and view all the answers

How many citizens of Ghana are unemployed according to Prof. John Atawura?

1,498,345 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the station with nationwide coverage?

TV3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the programme launched by GIJ?

Data Journalism Programme Signup and view all the answers

How many doses of Modema COVID-19 vaccines did Ghana receive from the United States?

more than 1.2 million Signup and view all the answers

What was the Vice President's donation to Koforidua Senior High?

A school bus Signup and view all the answers

How many teenage pregnancies were recorded in Ghana in 2020?

373,514 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the speaker at the 50th Annual General Conference of the Ghana Medical Association?

Dr. Emmanuel Adom Winful Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of this year's Jubilee Conference?

Ghana's Health Signup and view all the answers

How long has the GMA been a stakeholder in the healthcare delivery system?

Fifty years Signup and view all the answers

What is the current healthcare system in Ghana?

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Signup and view all the answers

How has the number of healthcare human resources changed over time?

Remained static Signup and view all the answers

How often does the NHIS reimburse hospitals?

Every 3 months Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge faced by the NHIS?

Unpaid genuine claims Signup and view all the answers

What has the NHIS brought to many people who were previously marginalized?

Accessibility to healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What would be the result if the NHIS continues to owe hospitals millions of cedis?

Hospitals would not be able to provide vital services Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why doctors in rural areas have a stressful workload?

Because they have inadequate facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the doctor:patient ratio in some areas of Ghana?

1:90,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the author suggesting as an incentive to attract doctors to rural areas?

Provide them with a car and accommodation Signup and view all the answers

Why are doctors concentrated in Accra and Kumasi?

Because they have better facilities Signup and view all the answers

What did the GMA negotiate with the government in January 2019?

A new salary structure for doctors and dentists Signup and view all the answers

How many salary increases have others in the public sector had since 2015?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is the Health Sector Salary Structure that was introduced in January 2015?

A new salary structure for doctors Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) doing about the salary situation?

Negotiating with the government Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ghana Institute of Journalism

Faculty of Journalism and Media Studies
Journalism Department
End of Second Semester Examinations (2020/2021)
Level 200

Examination Instructions

Answer Question 1 and any other question
Time: Two hours

Question 1

Write a straight news item for radio with two soundbites from the attached speech (Appendix 'A')
Write a TV news package from the '#FixOurRoadsNow' protest using the split page format
Include anchor lead or introduction, narration, and shots/videos to complement the narration

Question 2

Write a lead of not more than 20 words from the information about Dr. Godfred Nimako's speech on COVID-19 pandemic management
Write a lead and supporting lead of not more than 50 words from Nana Kwame Sarfo's speech on crime in Kwabenya
Rewrite the lead on unemployment in Ghana into an appropriate broadcast lead, identifying three shortcomings

Question 3

Rearrange the following news items into an appropriate order for TV3's major news bulletin:
- Vice President donates school bus to Koforidua Senior High
- Ghana receives more than 1.2 million doses of Modema COVID-19 vaccines from the United States
- Kasoa: Two teenagers murder 10-year-old boy for money ritual
- GIJ launches Data Journalism Programme
- A 35-year-old mason in Akim Oda imprisoned for 20 years for defiling 10-year-old daughter
- Ghana records 373,514 teenage pregnancies in 2020

Appendix 'A'

Speech delivered by Dr. Emmanuel Adom Winful at the 50th Annual General Conference of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA)
Theme: "GMA@50; Ghana's Health"
GMA has been a stakeholder in the healthcare delivery system over the past 50 years
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has expanded coverage and access to healthcare services but with challenges
NHIS owes implementing hospitals/institutions millions of cedis in unpaid claims
Doctors are overworked, stressed, and poorly paid
Distribution of doctors is skewed, with Accra and Kumasi having more doctors than rural areas
Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) should make rural areas more attractive to doctors

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This quiz is for Level 200 students of the Ghana Institute of Journalism, testing their skills in writing radio and TV news items. It includes questions on straight news items and TV news packages.