Factual news that typically deals with topics such as business, economics, politics, and foreign relations.
What is hard news
100
Using the work of another person as if it is your own without proper attribution
What is plagiarism
100
The most common structure for a news story, with the main ideas at the start and details following
What is inverted pyramid
100
This person oversees all phases of the production of a newspaper and is responsible for assigning staff with their stories and content.
What is the editor-in-chief
100
The number of students in your DCIS Journalism class
What is 27
200
Entertaining news that typically deals with topics such as human interest, arts, travel, and lifestyle.
What is soft news
200
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition governments are all rights of what amendment of the Constitution?
What is the first amendment
200
The opening paragraph or the most important part of a news story
What is a lead
200
This person is also called a “researcher” and ensures that the article is factually flawless and 100% true with solid research and sources backing the story
What is a fact checker
200
The last word on the DCIS Journalism syllabus
What is date
300
An article that reflects the opinion of the publication
What is an editorial
300
Writing something about a person that is untrue and could possibly ruin their reputation.
What is libel
300
The newspaper's name, as it appears on page 1 of a publication
What is a flag
300
This person is generally the publication’s owner, or has some financial ties to the publication, and oversees aspects like printing, distribution, administering the publication’s policies, and more.
What is a publisher
300
The amount of points that your commentary assignment was worth
What is 35
400
This rule of 8 is concerned with news that is rare, odd, or never happens
What is oddity/rarity/novelty
400
A journalist's written statement of beliefs of right and wrong, values, and legal frameworks
What is a code of ethics
400
The journalist's name as it appears at the beginning of an article
What is a byline
400
This person writes a regular feature or piece for a publication. It may have a specific theme an often offers the author's opinion.
What is a columnist
400
The Hungarian-American journalist who introduced the techniques of "yellow journalism" and later became the namesake for the prize that recognizes artistic and journalistic achievements in the United States.
Who is Joseph Pulitzer
500
This rule of 8 concerns news that happens close to home or close to heart
What is proximity
500
The type of citation used by academic researchers to properly attribute their sources
What is MLA format
500
Details of the publisher, place of publication, editorial staff and information about the newspaper, generally placed on the editorial page.
What is a masthead
500
This person manages the money of the newspaper and is in charge of marketing, salaries, and the overall budget.