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What should the introductory part of a report do?
What should the introductory part of a report do?
The last line of the link should be the same as the opening line of the package.
The last line of the link should be the same as the opening line of the package.
False
What is the final summarizing thought or phrase of a report often referred to as?
What is the final summarizing thought or phrase of a report often referred to as?
Pay-off or outro
A package should start with powerful ______ or a telling introductory phrase.
A package should start with powerful ______ or a telling introductory phrase.
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Match the elements of news writing with their descriptions:
Match the elements of news writing with their descriptions:
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According to the structure of a news report, which element follows the 5Ws?
According to the structure of a news report, which element follows the 5Ws?
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What structure is commonly used in conventional newspaper writing to organize facts?
What structure is commonly used in conventional newspaper writing to organize facts?
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Reporters should think about their top line of the intro after reading the report.
Reporters should think about their top line of the intro after reading the report.
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What is one crucial step to take before submitting a report?
What is one crucial step to take before submitting a report?
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The Americanization of Italian journalism began during World War I.
The Americanization of Italian journalism began during World War I.
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What term describes the new structure suggested for broadcast journalism to maintain audience attention?
What term describes the new structure suggested for broadcast journalism to maintain audience attention?
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The inverted pyramid allows sub-editors to cut the story from the ______ to fit the page.
The inverted pyramid allows sub-editors to cut the story from the ______ to fit the page.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What was the initial impact of the inverted pyramid on European journalism?
What was the initial impact of the inverted pyramid on European journalism?
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Boris Johnson is known for coining the term 'inverted pyramid'.
Boris Johnson is known for coining the term 'inverted pyramid'.
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What are the news value factors based on?
What are the news value factors based on?
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Which journalistic genre focuses primarily on the relationship with the audience?
Which journalistic genre focuses primarily on the relationship with the audience?
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The inverted pyramid style of writing became prominent in the mid and late nineteenth century.
The inverted pyramid style of writing became prominent in the mid and late nineteenth century.
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What technological advancements helped increase the volume of information in journalism?
What technological advancements helped increase the volume of information in journalism?
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The __________ interview, known as canutazo, is characterized as very informal.
The __________ interview, known as canutazo, is characterized as very informal.
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Match the following periods of journalism with their characteristics:
Match the following periods of journalism with their characteristics:
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What is the recommended speech rate for TV journalism?
What is the recommended speech rate for TV journalism?
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In the history of journalism, there has always been a significant amount of accurate and real stories since the mid-18th century.
In the history of journalism, there has always been a significant amount of accurate and real stories since the mid-18th century.
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What type of journalism became prevalent after World War I?
What type of journalism became prevalent after World War I?
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Study Notes
Journalistic Genres
- Genres act as frameworks for knowledge containers in journalism, recognized by audiences.
- Informative genres present facts about recent, important, or unusual events. The inverted pyramid structure is common for printed and some online news.
- Objective reportage provides in-depth information without interpretation.
- Interpretative genres combine literary elements with journalism. Examples include:
- Chronicles: Reporting with literary flair and aesthetics.
- Depth Reporting: In-depth coverage with the reporter's interpretation and on-site experience.
- Interviews: Can be informative, personal, emotional, or interpretative, depending on the goal.
- Analysis: Expert interpretations.
- Surveys: Assessing opinions and behaviors through questionnaires.
- Chronology: Ordering events linearly.
- Dossier: Combining multiple articles on the same issue.
- Opinionative genres express opinions; examples include:
- Editorials: Expressing the opinion of the editor.
- Comments: Journalists' expressed opinions.
- Articles: Expert opinions.
- Reviews: Assessments of various mediums such as cinema, the arts, or video games.
- Letters to the Editor: Reader opinions.
- Diversional genres aim to entertain.
- Utilitarian genres help with decision-making.
- CANUTAZO: Informal doorstep interviews.
- DELIVERY: Refers to a journalist's performance in terms of clarity of delivery, and other aspects.
History of Journalism
- 1850-WWI: Ideological journalism, intended for proselytizing certain ideas and political views. Commentary and opinion were more prominent than news stories.
- 18th and 19th centuries had limited news stories due to a lack of sources.
- The mid 18th century saw a rise in Ideological Journalism in Anglo-Saxon countries. This style held prominence until the mid-20th century in the Latin European sphere.
Informative Journalism
- Emerged around 1870, alongside ideological journalism. Techniques like the telegraph, news agencies, linotypes, photography, and the railway enabled better information dissemination.
- The rise in literacy among citizens also contributed to more readers.
- Focused on factual narration, often utilizing the inverted pyramid structure.
- Associated Press utilized the inverted pyramid structure early on (1870).
Interpretative Journalism
- This style emerged after WWII, due to the rise of audiovisual media (radio and television).
- The focus shifted from simply reporting events to analyzing causes and predicting consequences.
- Interpretative journalism uses a variety of techniques for better coverage.
Defining News
- News is anything that interests a community.
- News value factors include:
- Timescale: Recency of the event.
- Threshold: Significance of the event.
- Proximity: Geographic nearness.
- Unexpectedness: How surprising the event is
- Elite: Importance of the affected entities.
- Negativity and Positivity - Relevance to people.
- Conflict: Existence of a conflict.
Broadcast Journalism
- Involves the inverted pyramid and "Christmas tree" structure.
- The intro of a broadcast story should be concise yet informative.
- The core of the news report follows, providing more detail.
- The ending/outro/payoff should summarize the story.
News Writing Style
- Be concise and clear.
- Avoid unnecessary verbs and extra words.
- Use simple, direct language.
- Focus on specific facts.
- Be current/up to date.
- Attributing the source of information clearly. Avoid direct quotes.
- Employ proper punctuation.
- Include strong introductions and outros.
- Intros should hook listeners and provide vital facts.
- Outros should summarize the story.
Additional Sources for News Gathering
- Social media
- News agencies
- Public events
- Press releases
- Reports, and white papers/court resolutions, and reports by organizations.
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Explore the various genres in journalism, focusing on their characteristics and frameworks. From informative reporting to interpretative styles, this quiz examines how different genres serve to deliver news and opinions. Test your knowledge on the distinctions and purposes of these journalistic formats.
