Evolution of News and Models
Name the invention that expanded news sharing across long distances.
Telegraph. The steam press came first and provided news to more people in a smaller area.
Is the Oxford comma used in journalistic writing?
No! *Pride card if you can explain the Oxford comma.
Which athlete currently holds the spot for "highest paid athlete"?
Lionel Messi. $127 million through contract and endorsements!
Name two instances when a government entity can enact "prior restraint".
-When there are violations of copyright
-When it hurts a defendant's right to a fair trial
-When it releases information that will put lives at risk (ie., revealing or hinting at identities under protection)
List the information found within each tier of the inverted pyramid.
Top tier- 5 w's and most weighted outcome
Middle tier- other important information
Bottom tier- additional information that is helpful, but not necessary
What is the technology that almost instantly aligns your news experience with your preferences and interests?
AI or Artificial Intelligence
What is the order of the parts of speech in a headline?
Subject-verb-object
Who was the first African American woman to win "Best Actress"?
Halle Berry in 2002.
True or False: The First Amendment protects citizens from consequences at work when they post on Facebook or make a statement of some kind at work.
False. The First Amendment exists only to protect Americans from the government stepping on their rights.
How is hard news different from soft news?
Hard news is "breaking" or important for the public to know. There is little to no creativity or opinion in hard news.
Which of the journalistic models is centered on providing news with a political slant?
Advocacy model
-When they quote a source
-When there's a change in topic or direction
If the body's natural defenses were to give out, how many hours would it take for the bacteria in your stomach to consume you?
48 hours
What does it mean to act unethically?
-To act without moral or shared societal expectations
-To put others at risk for the sake of one's professional career
-To abuse one's power to "get ahead"
Why should a journalist both record an interview and take notes?
Journalists are observers. A recording frees up the journalist to take note of the visual cues of their source and to truly take part in the conversation being had.
What is the most recent news model that allows everyday citizens to share news instantly from anywhere with no monetary or political gain?
Public or civic journalism.
What is the order that date, location, and time should appear in an article?
Time, date, location
Which superhero actress was 5-months pregnant when filming her action film?
Gal Gadot-- what a Wonder Woman!
At what point does the First Amendment no longer protect protestors from consequences?
When they become violent, cause a serious disturbance, harm another person's property, encite violence in others, or trespass.
True or False: A journalist needs to ask open-ended questions.
True! A story is built with open-ended questions, because otherwise the article will only go as far as basic question and answer.
True or false: The subscription model will monetize news-sharing.
True! Companies will make more money directly from the consumer (not through ads) by requiring payment for providing news to the consumer.
What does a byline consist of and where does it appear in an article?
Name and date and it goes directly below the headline.
Which country is the most visited country in the world?
France. Bonjour!
When can a public figure be awarded damages for defamation?
When they prove that a journalist has knowingly published false information with a reckless disregard.
List the 4 different types of ledes in journalism.
1. delayed
2. descriptive
3. suspense
4. outcome-driven/inverted pyramid (used solely in hard news)