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Details Title: Journalism Test Description: Chapters 8,10,11,12,13 Total Flash Cards: 35 Created: 12/12/2007 16:55:22	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term analytical reporting Definition process of examining a news-related topic by breaking it into parts and looking at them closely. Term follow-up Definition story that reports events that occur after the inital news event. Term in-depth reporting Definition reporting that probes the topic in greater detail than the conventional deadline news story. Term interpretive reporting Definition story that tries to explain the meaning of the news as well as report the event itself. Term maestro system Definition organizing and planning system whereby the production staff works closely with the reporter to present the story as a package. Term news peg Definition news event from which stories grow that do not focus on the breaking news. Term survey Definition process of polling a small sample of people about their behavior or attitudes in order to predict what the population in general will believe or do. Term synthesis Definition establishment of significance or meaning from analytical results. Term trend story Definition story that reports on the details that support a perceived change in newsworthy social behavior. Term wall street journal Definition lead that begins with an anecdot or description before announcing the nut graf of the story. Term hook Definition a piece of information that attracts and keeps the reader interested. Term database Definition a piece of information that attracts and keeps the reader interested. Term editorial board Definition group of journalists who evaluate the positions of editorialist and decide how an issue will be discussed on the editoral page. Term editorial page Definition part of the newspaper where the opinions of journalists and commentations appear. Term masthead Definition lists the newspapers publisher, the editor, and the editorial page editor, it is important for credibility, as it informs readers how old the paper is and who founded it. Term subjective writing Definition opposite of objective reporting this type of writing contains opinion. Term anecdote Definition brief story that introduces a topic. Term character development Definition manner in which characters change throughout the course of a book or film. Term holistic evaluation Definition analysis of the overall merit of a creative project. Term in-the-clubs columns Definition columns that focus on school clubs, such as spanish and speech. Term lifestyle columns(trend columns) Definition cover quality of life and recent events in a community Term parsimony Definition expedient yet complete treatment of a topic Term polemic Definition emotional ran that lacks substantive points. Term backgrounding Definition gathering information prior to a contest to observe and communicate how a team or athlete is performing. Term chronological recap Definition telling a story sequentially; reporting events in the order in which they occurred. Term irony Definition feeling that occurs when words and their literal meanings run opposite. Term press box Definition located near the top of a stadium; houses journalists, league officals, and other important personnel. Term press row Definition area next to the court reserved for journalists covering an event. Term white space Definition place on a page that contains no copy, photos, or graphics. Term Types of Editorials: Definition Interpretation:by taking complex topics, breaking it down, and crafting a coherent editorial. Criticism and Persuasion:editorialists express strong opinions and have strong personal opinions. Entertainment:use of numbers or lists, use humor to make a point. Term How to Write an Opinion(4 steps): Definition Don't use the word "time". Avoid sarcasm. Don't exaggerate. Challenge authority, not personality. Term Types of Features:   Definition News feature:hard-news stories of ten-lend themselves to related feature stories. When a feature writer pegs a story to a prominent news event, the writer may explore facets of the news story that otherwise would go unnoticed. Informative feature:make it useful, avoid-any features discussing a consumer product should take as objective an approach as possible. Profiles and Human Interest Feature:are popular among newspapers readers because on their focus on individuals, a good profile can organize a great deal of information in a lively package. Personal Experience and Accomplishment Feature:remember these three things: modesty, newsworthiness, and honesty. Term Five steps to creating the feature article: Definition define a subject identify a message present your message steps to putting it together finish it up Term Five Factors for In-Depth Reporting: Definition space deadline research staff planning Term Writing Stories, 3 Steps: Definition Examine the dimensions of the story outline the story check the story for tine, balance, and fairness.