Journalism Basics
What are the Five Ws of journalism?
Who, what, when, where, why.
When wanting to confirm a news story, should you check one or multiple sources?
Multiple.
Why do journalists avoid close-ended questions?
They don't provide strong answers.
Purpose of photojournalism.
To communicate/tell a story through a photograph
When did broadcast journalism begin?
The 1920s.
What is journalism?
The gathering of information to distribute to the public.
What should your sources be?
Credible and/or reliable.
Would this be a good question for an interview?
"Are you apart of this group?"
No.
Name two examples of techniques of photojournalism.
Possible Answers: Rule of Thirds, Angles, Leading Lines, and Fill the Frame.
What strike happened against NYC publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst in 1899?
(It's a reference to something we've watched)
The Newsboys' Strike of 1899.
What is yellow journalism?
When journalists sensationalize/exaggerate news.
What should you do if there are two sides to a story?
Compare both sides and/or fact check.
Who's more important when it comes to having a good interview: Interviewer or Interviewee?
Both.
What is Rule of Thirds?
A compositional technique where you split an image in to a 3x3 grid and place the subject near the lines or the intersections.
Who is considered the father of modern journalism?
Joseph Pulitzer.
What is the inverted pyramid used for?
It is a writing structure that shows how information should be presented.
Why is comparing and contrasting multiple sources important for media literacy?
So that you can fully understand the topic without bias and/or be able to pick out the truth.
Should both the interviewer and interviewee be listening attentively?
Yes, the interview can go sour if not.
What are Leading Lines?
A compositional technique where it uses natural or manmade lines to guide the viewer's eyes to the main subject of the photo.
What were penny press newspapers?
Inexpensive tabloid-style newspapers made from the 1830s to the 1900s.
Why are ethics so important?
Ethics ensure accurate and fair reporting.
Why is media literacy important?
Media literacy allows you to recognize misinformation and bias in media and/or have a balanced opinion on a topic.
What's one thing one should do before an interview?
Prepare your questions in advance and/or do research on your subject first.
Why is composition important in photo journalism?
Composition heavily influences how a scene/story is viewed by the public.
Who was the journalist who was a pioneer in investigative journalism and fought against the Standard Oil Company with her work?
Ida Tarbell.