News Writing
What is the first sentence and first paragraph of a news story called?
Lede
What type of story focuses on a unique experience or aspect of a person or group?
Personality Profile
Which ethics lens asks, “Is it true? Can I prove it?”
Accuracy
What do the letters ABC stand for in caption writing?
Action, Background information, Compelling quote.
What television series introduced audiences to Captain Kirk and Spock in 1966?
Star Trek
What story structure puts the most important information at the top?
Inverted Pyramid
What part of a profile uses a concrete, specific description to grab the reader’s attention?
The hook.
Which ethics lens asks whether an important perspective is being left out?
Fairness
What photography rule places the main subject near the intersection of grid lines?
Rule of thirds
What sitcom starring Lucille Ball ended its original run in 1957?
I Love Lucy
A news lede should usually contain fewer than how many words?
30 words
What part of a profile gives the reader context by explaining who, what, where, when and why?
A video of a teacher falling is going viral. According to the ethics lesson, when might publishing it be justified?
Only if it is needed to explain a legitimate safety issue or other important public-interest story. Not simply because it is embarrassing or viral.
What is the main purpose of a verbatim?
To hear a variety of perspectives on a question that is interesting to an audience.
Which Disco Group sang "Stayin Alive"
Bee Gees
Name three of the five factors from camp that can make a story newsworthy.
Timeliness, significance, proximity, prominence and human interest.
Name two important rules for conducting an interview.
Ask consent to record
Be active/personable
Avoid yes/no questions, use open-ended questions,
Start with warm-ups
Find a focus.
What does SPEC stand for in opinion writing?
State the problem, Position yourself, Evidence, Conclusion.
What type of shutter speed is best for freezing action?
Fast shutter speed.
What video game character made his arcade debut in 1981 as “Jumpman”?
Mario
In Camp MAC’s news format, what pattern should paragraphs generally follow, and about how long should paragraphs be?
Timeliness, significance, proximity, prominence and human interest.
What kind of quote should a strong personality-profile conclusion use?
A future-focussed quote
In the Evidence section of SPEC, what should you include besides evidence supporting your own argument?
Evidence for the counterargument and evidence to refute it.
What three things should a sports-writing lede include?
The final score, the situation/game and date, and one game-changing moment or player.
What 1990s website became one of the first major search engines, launching in 1994?
Yahoo!