headlines
What are the 5 Ws+H that a news article should typically address
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
What is the Pulitzer Prize
a Columbia journalism student learned she won this prestigious prize while in class.
What is a Byline?
This phrase, often printed at the top of an article, indicates who wrote the story
What is the First Amendment?
This amendment protects the freedom of the press
what is ap style
the standardized, consistent, and concise writing format used by journalists and PR professionals for news reporting
what is a feature story
it defines a story that is not considered hard news
What is The Enquirer
This newspaper, first published in 1841, was the subject of a Jeopardy! clue about early American tabloids
What is Libel?
This term describes the publication of false information that damages a person's reputation.
what is a publisher
this person owns a publication setting broad guidelines and general polices
what is sensationalism
an editorial tactic in media that uses shocking, exaggerated, or emotionally charged language, images, and topics to provoke public interest, excitement, or shock
what is lead/lede
that is the name of a paragraph at start of the story
What is Fake News
This term describes false or misleading information spread to manipulate public opinion
What is the inverted pyramid?
This structure, often used for hard news, places the most crucial information first.
what is muckraking
focuses on crusading for social justice or exposing doing wrong
what are shield laws
Allows journalists to protect confidential sources and unpublished material from subpoenas.
this term describe a story that relies on sensationalism and to affect readers
What is a Beat Reporte
This is the term for a reporter assigned to check the same news source for each issue, such as police or art
What is the flag?
The name of the newspaper, set in display type at the top of the page, also called a nameplate
what is the rule of thirds
the image placed at the field of the vision into thirds horizontally and vertically
What is slander?
Defamation by the spoken word, rather than in print
Who is Katie Couri
In 2021, this person became the first journalist to serve as a guest host of Jeopardy! following Alex Trebek's death.
What is Objectivity
This ethical rule prohibits a journalist from taking a side on an issue they are covering
What is fair comment and criticism
This legal term refers to a journalist's right to criticize performers, politicians, and matters of public interest.
what is fair comment and criticism
the legal term refers to a journalist's right to criticize
: What is ethics
The branch of philosophy that deals with right and wrong in reporting