Elbert's Hierarchy
The 9 Rules
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Ethics
Journalism Basics
100

The first level; Overall view of a news event

What is Informational

100

Splitting a photo into three sections; helps draw attention to the subject.

What is the rule of thirds?
100

The kind of camera we use in Journalism.

What is a Canon Rebel T5?

100

The journalistic profession is governed by the _______.

What is the Code of Ethics?
100

The only profession mentioned in the US Constitution.

What is Journalism?

200

The third level; forces the reader to interact emotionally

What is Emotionally Appealing?
200

Varying your _____ can lead to a much more interesting shot.

What are angles?

200

The full name of this class.

What is Foundations of Journalism?

200
It would be ethical for a journalist to write a slanderous article about a politician they didn't like.

What is false?

200

The role of a journalist.

What is to bring timely and accurate information and ideas to a mass audience.

300

The fourth level; difficult to describe, but reader can "feel" the situation

What is intimate?

300

In photography, to use correct _____ you must make sure it is coming from behind you.

What is lighting?

300
The company we use to create the Yearbook.

Who is Herff Jones?

300

The governing board that monitors the Journalism Code of Ethics.

What is the Society of Professional Journalists?

300

People you want to read your story.

What is intended audience?

400

Used to describe the levels of photography

What is Elbert's Hierarchy?

400

This rule deals with using lines to naturally draw attention to your subject.

What are Leading Lines?

400

Mr. Jones' cats' names.

Who are Biscuits and Gravy?
400

It is ethical to keep a source's identity secret.

What is true?

400

People who read your story that are not primarily interested.

What is Intended audience?

500

The second level; pictures are visually stunning but don't go beyond that much.

What is Graphically Appealing?

500
Leaving everything around the subject blurry, but focusing squarely on the subject.

What is depth of field?

500

The author of the Declaration of Independence and signer of the US Constitution.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500

The Code of Ethics protects against first amendment violations.

What is true?

500

Finding and using sources to verify or back up your story.

What is research?

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