10 Questions
What are the core concepts of the Discipline of Verification in journalism?
Transparency, humility, and originality
What does transparency in journalism entail?
Revealing sources and potential biases
What is the intellectual foundation of the Discipline of Verification?
Transparency, humility, and originality
What is the essence of journalistic work according to journalists?
Finding and presenting the facts, and the truth about the facts
What does the Discipline of Verification discourage journalists from doing?
Implying more knowledge than actually possessed
What does a good lead in a news story promise?
That the reader's time will be well-spent
What is the lead in a news story?
The opening paragraph that grabs the audience's attention
According to the inverted pyramid style, what does the news lead do?
Answers the most essential questions about the news
What is the purpose of the news lead according to the text?
To attract readers to read the feature's body
What is the essence of a good lead in a news story?
To capture the essence of the news without giving away the entire show
Test your knowledge of the principles of journalism with this quiz on the discipline of verification. Explore the methods and approaches used by journalists to find and present the truth about the facts. See how well you understand the scientific-like approach to obtaining and verifying information in journalism.
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