Writing and Reporting Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
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Writing and Reporting Final Exam
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Describe aspects of broadcast journalism. Work well under pressure
Dealing with deadlines
simple, short stories - packages are usually about 130-2 minutes
If an anchor/reporter has an accent, they are required to lose it.
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Writing and Reporting Final Exam
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Describe aspects of broadcast journalism. Work well under pressure
Dealing with deadlines
simple, short stories - packages are usually about 130-2 minutes
If an anchor/reporter has an accent, they are required to lose it.
Timeliness is important for daily newscasts
VO = voice over when the anchor reads over a picture of a full screen; their face is not shown on
camera at that time - however the images have no sound
VO to sound bite - anchor speaks over a tape with sound
Package stories-anchor or reporter lead in, introduces story and reporter for prerecorded piece-
video, sound bites, voiceovers, stand up from reporter who explains, summarizes story.
Live shots—anchor introduces reporter who does a stand up, interview, or an intro to their
package.
What was the important 1964 United States Supreme Court case on
Defamation? New York Times Co. v. Sullivan
restricted the ability of American public officials to sue for defamation
, Writing and Reporting Final Exam
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New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, legal case in which, on March 9, 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court
ruled unanimously (9-0) that, for a libel suit to be successful, the complainant must prove that the
offending statement was made with " 'actual malice'—that is, with knowledge that it was false or
with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not." Specifically, the case involved an
advertisement that appeared in The New York Times in March 1960 that outlined how African
Americans had been oppressed and that asked readers to contribute money to the struggle to end
racial segregation in the South.
Give the definition of actual malice in defamation lawsuits. The Supreme Court has
defined actual malice as actual knowledge that the statement is false or reckless disregard for the
truth.
Explain the difference between public figures and public officials, and private figures for
purposes of defamation suits? Public figures: a person who has pervasive power and
influence in society and is therefore a public figure for purposes of defamation law (the
President's wife)
Public officials: According to many courts, a public official is a government employee who has,
or appears to the public to have, a significant role in the business of government and public
affairs, (The President)
, Writing and Reporting Final Exam
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In libel cases, plaintiffs who are public figures or officials have to meet a more stringent standard
(actual malice) than do private citizens (negligence) if they are to collect damages.
Actual malice: with knowledge that it was false or with reckless disregard of whether it was false
or not
Private figures: If the plaintiff is a private figure, the First Amendment does not impose any
restriction on the liability standards that states may adopt.
A private figure is one who has not sought out the public spotlight—nor had it shone on them
unwillingly. A private figure must only prove that the false statement about her was made with
ordinary negligence (i.e. that a reasonable person would have known the statement was false).
What career track should someone take to become a journalist? Study Journalism in
school
Start in a small market, (small town newspaper, network, etc.)
Work your way up in larger and larger markets while you establish your credibility
What are some of the most important skills, qualities, and qualifications of a journalist?
Good writer
Create a website
Credible
, Writing and Reporting Final Exam
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Consistently uses credible and reliable sources
What are the characteristics and elements of feature writing? Focuses on an issue
Emphasis on research and quotes- gather authoritative sources, media sources
Helpful to get quotes from experts on issue
What are the pros and cons of Advocacy Journalism? Pros
Advocacy journalists are seeking to achieve a specific goal
Keeps goal narrow and makes progress in that area more achievable
Able to help a specific issue/group and focus a lot of energy on that issue
Highly knowledgeable in one area
Cons
Advocacy groups have explicit agendas
May reject objectivity more than other journalists because they are seeking to advocate for a
specific issue
Doesn't always serve public interest
Some fear the activity of advocacy journalists will be harmful to the reputation of the
mainstream press as an objective, reliable source of information. Another concern is that
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