Dates, Numbers and Time
What numbers do you spell out versus writing the numeric?
Spell out 1-9, write out the numeral for 10+
How should a source’s title be formatted if it follows the source’s name?
Titles following names are not capitalized
How should a quote in a headline be formatted?
With single quotes
What city is Emory University located in?
Atlanta
When can you grant anonymity to sources?
In extreme cases if life is in danger, about a really sensitive issues, etc…
How do you write the following times: 12:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 AM TO 11:45 AM and 4 AM TO 8 PM.
Midnight, 8:30 a.m., 7-11:45 a.m., 4 a.m.-8 p.m.
List five former editors-in-chief of The Emory Wheel
Isaiah Poritz, Nicole and Niraj, Julia Munslow, etc….
In what cases should you let a source read/review their quote?
Only in rare circumstances if it is an extremely sensitive issue
How do you reference LULLWATER on first reference?
Lullwater
What is the difference between off the record and on background?
On background means that you can use the information provided but you cannot name them – e.g., referring to them as “an Emory senior” but not using their name. Off the record means you cannot quote them at all.
Sally Walker is a first-year who intends to major in ISOM at Goizueta. Rob Moore graduated from the Emory School of Law in 1917. How would you introduce them both on first reference?
Sally Walker (26C)
Rob Moore (1912L)
How would you write out the following three schools on first reference: University of Cincinnati, University of Tampa, Rice University.
University of Cincinnati, University of Tampa (Fla.), Rice University (Texas)
What are two forms of punctuation that require a space before and after use?
Ellipses and em dashes
How do you refer to GREEK LIFE and the CARLOS MUSEUM on first reference?
Greek life, Michael C. Carlos Museum
Name four conflicts of interest.
Interviewing your roommate, covering a club event that you’re a part of, interviewing someone at the Wheel, etc…
How do you write the following 3 dates: April 4, 2023; August 19, 2017; January 2020
April 4, Aug. 19, 2017, January 2020
Name six states that do not need to be abbreviated
Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Utah, Texas, Maine, Ohio
In what instances can you use italics?
Never
How do you refer to the QUAD on first reference?
Quadrangle
How would you go about sourcing from undocumented students?
Offer anonymity given that speaking out could put themselves at risk.
In select cases, offer to share their quotes prior to publication.
Acknowledge the Wheel’s problematic history in covering this community in the past and talk to them about the goal and importance of the article.
What are 7 rules in which you must use numerals
Numbers 10+, in headlines, in dates, in street addresses, sport scores, rank/placements, dollar amounts, percents, dimensions, speed, time, voting results, ratios, when they follow a term as part of identification
How would you write the following cities in a story: Austin, Boulder, Honolulu, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, St. Louis
Austin, Texas; Boulder, Colo.; Honolulu; Jacksonville, Fla.; Kansas City, Mo.; Phoenix; Sacramento, Calif., Salt Lake City; San Antonio; St. Louis
In what instances should you use an Oxford comma?
If an article quotes a published document that contains an Oxford comma
How do you refer to five schools at Emory of your choosing on first reference. Also list a term that is acceptable on second reference.
Emory College of Arts and Sciences | Emory College
Oxford College | Oxford
Emory University | Emory, the University
Goizueta Business School | Goizueta, the business school
Candler School of Theology | Candler
Emory University School of Medicine | school of medicine, the medical school
Emory University School of Law | school of law, the law school
Rollins School of Public Health | Rollins
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing | school of nursing, the nursing school
Laney Graduate School | Laney
In what cases can you remove a source’s name from the article after publication?
They are able to prove that information said about them in the article is not accurate, the information about them in the article puts them in safety or employment danger
Not enough if they do not want their name out there or are worried about the way they are perceived.