Types of Journalism
5 W’s
Interview Skills
Tone & Audience
Ethics Basics
100

This type of journalism uses videos, images, and audio together

What is multimedia journalism?


100

This W identifies the people involved

What is Who?

100

These types of questions encourage detailed answers

What are open-ended questions?

100

The tone used in a crisis news story should feel this way

What is serious/urgent?

100

Journalists must avoid this when reporting news

What is bias?


200

Journalism that investigates hidden truths or scandals

What is investigative journalism?

200

The six key questions journalists use in reporting

What are Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?

200

This is important to do before an interview to prepare questions

What is research?

200

This writing style connects readers through story's

What is narrative storytelling?

200

Journalists must disclose this to build trust

What are sources?

300

Journalism where ordinary people report news using phones or social media

What is citizen journalism?

300

The purpose of the 5 W’s is to ensure this

What is completeness/accuracy/information

300

This helps guide the direction of an interview (done by the anchor)

What are prepared questions?

300

This helps keep audience attention by changing your speed

What is pacing?

300

This means correcting your mistakes publicly

What is accountability?