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Chapters 13-17
Journalism Terms
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Journalism
9th Grade
03/18/2013

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Editorial
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A short article that expresses opinions on a topic
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Editorial Page
Definition
A section of the newspaper reserved for editorials and various other pieces that contain opinion rather than objective reporting
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Subjective Writing
Definition
Writing that expresses the writer's opinion and view point
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Masthead
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A statement printed in all editions of a newspaper, generally on the editorial page, identifying pertinent information about the publication , such as name, publisher, editor, and staff members
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Editorial Policy
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A statement of the position of the paper on various editorial issues, such as whose viewpoint the editorials represent , how the newspaper handles letters to the editor, how monies from ads will be handled , etc
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Column
Definition
Bylined article expressing the opinions of the writer, usually signed , and appearing on the editorial page
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Point-counterpoint
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A technique in which the opinions of individuals with opposing viewpoints on a topic are run in side - by - Side opinion articles
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Signature
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A set of 8 or 16 pages printed on a large sheet of paper , which is folded, cut, and bound (with other signatures) into a book
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Ladder Diagram
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a planning device designating what goes on specific pages (as in a yearbook)
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Theme Copy
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text in a yearbook that explains and develops the theme chosen for the book
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Endsheets
Definition
the inside front and back covers of books
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Caption
Definition
lines of copy placed next to a photo that explain the content of the photo; also called a cutline
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Layout Template
Definition
a pattern for a page design
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Flat
Definition
a large sheet of paper that shows one side of a signature
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Broadcast Journalism
Definition
journalism produced for radio or television
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Nugget
Definition
a fact or bit of information that will stick in the audience's minds and make the audience remember a story
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Flair
Definition
the quality of writing that makes it creative, original, and memorable
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Station Manager
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the highest-ranking student on a broadcast staff; the one who supervises the various department directors and acts as liaison between them and the faculty advisory board
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Program Director
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the person in charge of all on-air programming; determines the programming schedule and mix and the choice of announcers
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Music Format
Definition
the type of music played by a radio station
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Station Log
Definition
a complete record of everything broadcast during the hours a station is on the air
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Technical Director
Definition
the person in charge of installation and maintenance of all broadcast equipment at a station
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Public Relations
Definition
the communication of information from an organization, company, or group to some particular audience to achieve a specific response
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Publics
Definition
one of various groups or audiences to whom public relations goals and activities may be directed
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Target Audience
Definition
the particular audience selected to receive a message
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Student News Bureau
Definition
an organization set up to provide information about a school to its publics
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News Release
Definition
information about an organization provided to the news media by that organization
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Embargo
Definition
to request delay of a news story or release until a specified date and time
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Business Manager
Definition
the person on the staff of a publication who is in charge of advertising sales and preparation, circulation, and record keeping
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Market Survey
Definition
a series of questions designed to elicit information about specific habits or preferences of a particular audience
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Testimonial
Definition
a written statement attesting to the value of something
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Copywriter
Definition
one who writes material for advertising
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Call to Action
Definition
the part of an advertisement urging the reader to take some specific action, such as calling for information or buying the product
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Optical Center
Definition
a point about two-thirds of the way up from the bottom of an ad (not the physical center of the space)
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Camera-ready Copy
Definition
text prepared so that the headlines , body type, and art are already set, positioned, and ready to be photographed
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Circulation
Definition
the number of people who receive a publication
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