Ap Style
Associated Press
In journalism, what’s the term for the first sentence of a story?
Lead
What is the name of McNeese’s student newspaper?
The Poke Press
What’s the main goal of a feature story?
To entertain and inform
In media writing, “objective reporting” means what?
Reporting without bias
How should you write a date in AP Style?
Nov. 5, 2025
In journalism, what does “off the record” mean?
Information not for publication
When does the Poke Press newspaper drop each week?
Friday
What’s the first step in writing a feature story?
Find a compelling angle or focus
Which of these is an ethical journalism value? A. Sensationalism B. Accuracy C. Bias D. Profit
Accuracy
What is the correct AP Style abbreviation for Louisiana?
La.
What does “inverted pyramid” refer to in journalism?
Story order from most to least important
The Poke Press covers which of the following?
Campus events and student life
Which story type starts with a narrative hook before giving hard facts?
Feature story
“Attribution” means what in a story?
Naming your source
True or False - In AP Style, you should spell out "percent."
True
What’s the most important question in journalism?
Why?
What building on campus is home to the Mass Communication department?
Kaufman Hall
What’s another term for a newspaper’s “byline”?
Author line
True or False — Journalists can use Oxford commas in AP Style.
False
In AP Style, months should be abbreviated when used with what?
A day and a year
What’s a “slugline”?
A file name label for a story
What color scheme matches the Poke Press brand?
Blue and Gold
What type of lead grabs the reader’s attention with a story-like opening?
Anecdotal lead
Which principle guides journalists to avoid conflicts of interest and remain fair?
Objectivity