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Journalistic Attribution and Credibility Quiz

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What is the recommended maximum number of words for a straight news lead according to the rules?

40 words

50 words

20 words

30 words (correct)

In a straight news lead, where should the main 'what' of the story be placed?

Among the lead’s first 7 words (correct)

Among the lead’s first 10 words

Among the lead’s first 5 words

Among the lead’s first 15 words

What type of voice should the lead's first verb be in a straight news lead?

Active voice (correct)

Passive voice

Descriptive voice

Narrative voice

Which of the following is NOT a rule for writing a good straight news lead?

The lead should contain at least 40 words Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the most newsworthy information that must be included in a straight news lead?

'What,' 'where,' and 'when' Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find an explanation of the six rules for writing good straight news leads by Ken Blake?

In a YouTube-hosted video lecture by Ken Blake Signup and view all the answers

In a radio or TV news story, where is attribution usually placed in the lead?

At the beginning of the lead Signup and view all the answers

Why is attribution placed at the beginning of a radio or TV news story?

To allow the audience time to process the information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of attributing assertions to investigators in journalism?

To ensure readers can assess credibility Signup and view all the answers

How does the organization of a lead in a radio or TV news story differ from written journalism?

Audience members need extra time to process information in radio or TV leads Signup and view all the answers

What does placing attribution at the end of a written news story imply?

It helps readers remember information better Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of words a straight news lead should contain?

30 words Signup and view all the answers

In news writing, where should the attribution be placed if needed in a lead?

At the end of the lead Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key requirement of a straight news lead?

It should summarize the most newsworthy 'what,' 'where,' and 'when' Signup and view all the answers

Why are headlines written differently from leads in news writing?

To conserve space Signup and view all the answers

Which rule states that if there's a 'who' involved in the story, the lead should give some indication of who that 'who' is?

Rule #4 Signup and view all the answers

How many little words like 'a' and 'on' are included in the example lead provided in the text?

About 10 little words Signup and view all the answers