AP STYLE
Which is written correctly in AP Style?
A. Lincoln, NE
B. Lincoln, Neb.
C. Lincoln, Nebraska
D. Lincoln, N.E.
Answer: B. Lincoln, Neb.
When is Portfolio 3 due?
BEFORE CLASS AT 3:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd!!!!
What is the official slogan for Heartland Pulse?
Live, work and play
What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?
A direct quote - uses the source's exact words
Paraphrase - puts the source's information into the journalist's own words
What is Nebraska football's current record after its win over Maryland?
5-0
*First time in over a decade!! Since 2016
Which is written correctly in AP Style?
A. Oct.8
B. Oct. 8th
C. October 8th
D. October 8
Answer: A. Oct. 8
What is the minimum number of sources required for Portfolio 3?
At least 2!
You must use direct quotes from them!
What type of brand is Heartland Pulse?
A lifestyle brand - showcasing young adults in Nebraska!
Why is it important to fact-check information?
To make sure the information is accurate and avoid spreading false or misleading information.
Nebraska volleyball recently swept which Big Ten team 3-0 on its East Coast road trip?
Maryland
Which sentence is written correctly in AP Style?
A. The event starts at 7:00 PM on October 8th.
B. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8.
C. The event starts at seven p.m. on October 8.
Answer: B. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8.
How many photos do you need for Portfolio 3?
At least 3-4 LANDSCAPE PHOTOS for submission! BUT.... you should be taking at least 50+ and find your best ones to submit!
When is our end-of-semester event?
Wednesday, December 9 @3:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
** Dead week - no class (IF YOU GET YOUR WORK DONE!!)
What is attribution?
Giving credit to the source of information or a quote.
What country singer is bringing her Dandelion Tour to Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena on Oct. 30?
Ella Langley
Which is written correctly in AP Style?
A. 21-year-old
B. 21 year old
C. twenty-one-year-old
D. 21 years-old
Answer: A. 21-year-old
What makes a strong interview question?
It's open-ended and encourages the source to give a detailed answer rather than a yes or no response!
Who are your PIR's? **BONUS: What does PIR stand for?
Professionals in Residence:
Lauren Flowerday
Wendy Van
Andy Seiler
What is a byline?
The name of the person who wrote or created the story, photo or other piece of content.
Who became the first living person inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in September 2026?
Tom Osborne
Which sentence is written correctly in AP Style?
A. The 20 year old student interviewed 3 people.
B. The twenty-year-old student interviewed 3 people.
C. The 20-year-old student interviewed three people.
D. The 20 year-old student interviewed three people.
Answer: C. The 20-year-old student interviewed three people.
Your source gives you a really short quote that doesn't add much to your story. What should you do?
Ask follow-up questions to get more meaningful information.
Focus on people's experiences, specific details, quotes and why the story matters. Think: Why would anyone want to read this?
What is Heartland's Instagram?
*** BONUS: +100 if you follow us!!
@heartlandpulsene
What is the difference between a lead and a nut graf?
A lead grabs the reader's attention (HOOK) and introduces the story, while a nut graf explains what the story is about and why it matters (5 W's).
What Nebraska town is famous for the Applejack Festival each fall?
Nebraska City