Types of Journalism
Terms & Definitions
Sources
Interviewing
100

What type of Journalism is:

  • Fast-paced, straightforward 
  • Reporting 
  • Current events
  • Focuses on facts
  • Without personal bias (objectively)

News Journalism

100

What is the term for the collection, editing,  and writing of news to be used for presentation in the media.

journalism

100

Give 1 example of who or what a "Source" may be:

Eyewitnesses

Experts

Officials

Documents

Interviews

Statistics

Firsthand information

Reliable websites

100

What is the term for Questions that are limited to a “Yes” or “No” answer, or that have a specific or predictable answer. 

Close-ended

200


What type of Journalism is: 

  • Deep-dive reporting 
  • Exposing hidden truths, corruption, corporate wrongdoing, or systemic issues. 
  • Months or even years of intensive research, public records requests, and interviews 

Investigative Journalism

200

What is the term for electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content. 

Social Media

200

What type of sources are original, firsthand accounts or raw data created during a specific time or event. 

Primary Sources

200

What is the very first step you should take when planning an interview? 

Research, or Preparation

300

What type of Journalism is: 

  • Telling a powerful news story primarily through visual images rather than written words. 
  • Candid, ethical, and accurately reflect reality

Photojournalism

300

What is the term for the action of calling something to the attention of the public, usually through paid announcements. 

Advertising

300

What type of sources are secondhand materials that analyze, interpret, or summarize those primary accounts after the fact. 

Secondary sources

300

What is the term for the questions that you ask during an interview that either provide more information, or help transition the conversation? 

Follow-Up Questions

400

What type of Journalism is: 

  • Industry news and culture reporting 
  • Celebrities, film, music, television, books, and award ceremonies

Entertainment Journalism

400

What is the term for provided amusement or diversion by performers. 

Entertainment

400

Would a personal diary be a primary or secondary source? 

Primary

400

What do you call the recording of an interview? 

(audio recording, or written paraphrasing) 

Note-taking, or Notes

500

What type of Journalism is: 

  • Subjective journalism
  • Personal viewpoint, argument, or analysis on a topic
  • Purpose is to influence public debate

Opinion or Editorial Journalism

500

What is the term for the quality of being correct, true, free from error. 

Accuracy

500

Would a biography be a primary or secondary source? 

Secondary 

500

Give 1 of the Interview Steps BESIDES research/preparation, or asking questions. 

* Listen

*Take Notes

*Don't Interrupt

*Verify Important Information

*Ask Follow-Up Questions