journalism basics
journalists use these "five w's" to make sure they cover all the basic facts of a story.
What are the 5 w's?
this 24 hour cable news pioneer founded by ted turner in 1980, is headquarted at the center of the same name in atlanta.
What is CNN?
david muir anchors this most-watched ABC evening newscast.
what is world news tonight?
term for written lies that damage someones reputation.
what is libel?
urgent report on a major event happening right now.
what is breaking news?
this is the shortline of text at the beginning of an article that tells you the name of the person who wrote it.
what is byline?
Known as the 'gray lady' this influential daily newspaper has won more pulitzer prizes than any other news organization.
what is the new york times?
this fox news panel show airs daily at 5pm.
what is the five?
to "protect" these people, reporters may go to jail.
what are confidential sources?
deep-dive report that uncovers secrets or wrong-doings.
what is investigative journalism?
this is the catchy, large print title at the top of a newspaper or online article designed to grab the readers attention.
What is a headline?
this british public service broadcaster, founded in 1922, is often refered to as the 'beeb"
What is BBC?
he became the permanent CBS evening news anchor in 2026
who is tony dokoupil?
this 1964 supreme court cases set the "actual malice" standard.
what is new york times co. v sullivan?
short, lighthearted story about a person or place.
what is a human interest story?
This is a conversation where a reporter asks a person questions to get information or quotes for a story?
what is an interview?
often recognized by its tagline " the worlds news service" this london-based international agency.
what is reuters?
long-running CBS newsmagazine now owned by paramount skydance.
what is 60 minutes?
state laws that protect journalists from revealing anonymous sources.
what are shield laws?
in-depth profile or narative focusing on a specific subject.
what is a feature?
this term refers to information that is "off the record" meaning the reporter can use the info but cannot name the person who gave it to them.
What is an anonymous source?
this international news agency founded is paris in 1835, is the oldest in the world.
what is agence france-presse (AFP)
new company formed from comcast's 2025-26 cable news spinoff.
what is versant media?
term for publishing sensitive info before a crime occurs.
what is prior restraint?
a brief, often funny story used to end a newscast.
what is a kicker?