Journalism
The process of gathering and reporting on facts is called...
Journalism
This is the definition of a Profile
A "written portrait" of a subject
This is the definition of an Op-Ed
Writing that represents the writer’s strong, informed position on an issue
These are the most important two factors that contribute to the value of a piece of writing.
Purpose and Audience
What is "media"?
This essential element of a profile is either something unusual or something familiar portrayed in an unusual way
Interesting Subject
What is one factor in defining an "issue"?
Timely, Relevant, can be framed as a “problem” that needs to be resolved one way or another
A fair assessment of an evaluation subject does its best to remove this
Bias
"News" is information that is...
current, relevant, novel, useful, fact-based
These pieces of information help bring your profile subject to life for your readers.
Engaging Details
What is one factor in defining a "position"?
Strongly-held
Specific
Imperative language
This half of a sign is the idea being represented
Signified
The SPJ's 4 guidelines for ethical journalism are...
Seek & Report Truth, Minimize Harm, Act Independently, Be Accountable & Transparent
The "angle" of your profile is defined as...
The unique view on your subject or aspects of the subject you're focusing on
In an op-ed, a position should always be supported with this...
Strong Evidence
This essential element of an evaluation essay helps your audience trust your expertise on the subject
Knowledgeable Discussion
The five elements of the "inverted pyramid" structure of journalistic articles are...
Lede, Nut-Graph, Body Copy, Tail, Kicker
These are the three ways of gaining a firsthand account
Observing, Interviewing, Participating/Experiencing
What are the five kinds of evidence available in op-ed writing?
Examples/illustrations
Statistics
Artifacts
Expert testimony
Truisms
An analysis essay must have these three elements
Summary, Context, Interpretation