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Daily Bruin style
Policies and procedures
Newsroom operations
Misc.
100
Dr. Amy Rand, who specializes in anthropology, earned a B.A. from UCLA.
Dr. B.A.
100
"This training is great." Sedina exclaimed.
Use said.
100
What can you change without asking a writer?
Grammar, punctation, style, factual errors, wordiness.
100
Who can pitch a story idea?
Anyone!
100
How many stories should you do per shift?
Two to three
200
I talked to nine year old Shelby San is the daughter of Steven San, 42-years-old.
9-year-old. 42.
200
Samantha Taylor, an alumnus of UCLA, joined the alum group yesterday.
Alumna. Alumni.
200
In a sexual assault, what information would we reveal about the people involved?
The suspect's name or description, but not the victims name unless it is a matter of public record.
200
Who is the last person to read over a story?
The proofer
200
How many sources are there in a full story?
Three or more
300
The History department, located on the first floor of 412 Charles E. Young Drive, has only one room for an office, which measures just six feet across.
history. 412 Charles E. Young Dr. 6 feet.
300
On January 22nd, a meteor hit the moon.
Jan. 22
300
Who should you notify when you find plagiarism in a story and what actions should you take?
Eileen and Sedina. Work with the section editors to ensure the sentence is changed accurately.
300
What should you do if someone tells you there should be a correction on a story?
Forward all corrections to the managing editor and say we will look into it.
300
You should consult with a writer when (name three things)...
Changing the lead or tone, editing for fairness, changing a quote, rewriting anything, moving or cutting paragraphs, adding clarifying information or an attribution.
400
Janet Napolitano, UC President, spoke with vice chancellor of student affairs Janina Montero about the change.
UC president. Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
400
UC regent Anna Wood, chairperson of the University of California board of Regents, spoke at the meeting.
Regent. UC spelled out on first reference. Board.
400
What are the three ways to judge newsworthiness?
Audience, impact and timeliness
400
What should you say if a reporter approaches you for a story?
As a Daily Bruin staff member, you should never be included in a story. If a reporter or photographer approaches you, tell them you also work for The Bruin so they will not include you. Avoid appearing in other papers, books, TV news, radio, etc. unless you have permission from the Editor in Chief
400
What should an obituary headline focus on?
What the person is remembered for.
500
Theo Tanner, an African American third year math major and President of the Star Wars club, said his club, which adventures around LA in search of alien life, had less than 4 members last spring.
Theo Tanner, a black third-year math student and president of the "Star Wars" club, said his club, which adventures around Los Angeles in search of alien life, had fewer than four applicants last spring.
500
USAC had their meeting tonight, where they discussed how the Bruins was doing in its games.
Its/their.
500
The Daily Bruin only covers suicide when... (name the three situations)
It is in a public place/people know, it is a well-known individual, or it is being covered as part of a trend.
500
What should you do if the source for a story is your friend and you know some of the information in the story is wrong?
Trick question – you shouldn't be editing stories about your friends. Anyway, NEVER call a source.
500
What are ways to ensure balance in a story?
All relevant individuals should be given the chance to comment, all information should be attributed.