Timeliness, proximity, unusual nature, human interest, conflict, impact, helpfulness, celebrities, entertainment, community issues/problems, trends
What is news?
100
As many as possible; at least two or more
What is the number of people you should interview for a news article?
100
Must have news in it. Fewer than 35 words. Makes us want to read on. One sentence instead of two. Time element goes close to the verb.
What is a lead?
100
Often uses "was, were, has, had, have." You can also identify it because of the ability to add "by zombies" at the end of a sentence.
What is passive voice?
100
Spell out those under 10. If you start a sentence with one, you need to spell it out.
What are numerals or numbers?
200
Accuracy
What is the No. 1 rule of journalism?
200
Interviewing people from both sides of an issue. Getting a response from someone who is criticized or accused.
What do we do to be fair and balanced?
200
Spell check, fact check and proof read
What should you always do before turning in a news story?
200
When two or three words form an adjective before a noun
When do we use hyphens?
200
They're not the same ones used by the U.S. Postal Service, but they're used in conjunction with the name of a city, town, village or military base in most datelines. Examples are Peoria, Ill. and Jackson, Miss.
What are state abbreviations?
300
Print, online, television, radio, photos, videos, audio, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube. Mobile devices including smartphones, iPads and laptops.
What is multimedia and social media? What are different ways the news is delivered?
300
Use a voice recorder. Ask a person to spell his or her name and title. Take good notes. Ask when you don't understand.
What should you do to make sure that your quotes and the information in your story are accurate?
300
Only when it's the full, proper name of something, such as Drake University or the Iowa Department of Public Safety
When do we capitalize?
300
The pronoun used to represent the fraternity, the team, the club, the university, the city council, the class, the group
What is "it"? (not they)
300
The "alphabet soup" that the AP stylebook says to avoid because the reader would not quickly recognize it.
What are acronyms?
400
A false and defamatory attack in written form on a person's reputation or character.
What is libel?
400
Opinion. Bias. Personal pronouns like "I" or "we." Subjective words like "claimed," "undeniably," "naturally," "luckily" or "unfortunately."
What must we leave out or avoid in our news reporting and writing?
400
Place two numbers (XX-XX) after a verb.
For example, "The Drake University Faculty Senate voted 12-6 Wednesday to allow grades with pluses and minuses starting in fall 2016."
How do you report the vote from a meeting?
400
The verb tense used in most news stories.
What is past tense?
400
3917 University Ave.
1610 N. Saylor Road
3767 Fifth St.
Use abbreviations Ave., Blvd. and St. only with a numbered address. Similar words alley, drive, road, terrace are always spelled out.
What is the proper way to write an address?
500
Be fair. Stick to the facts. Question authorities. Don't assume. Pay attention to alternative explanations.
What are journalism's most basic tenets?
500
They show impact and emotion. They express someone else's reaction, thoughts and feelings. They make a story interesting. They give a story color and voice.
What are strong quotes?
500
A sentence or paragraph that states the focus or main point of a story. It should tell us what a story is about and why it is newsworthy. It's especially important when using an anecdotal lead. It's often found around the third or fifth paragraph of a story.
What is a nut graph?
500
"He said" instead of "said he," unless the name is followed by a comma and a long title.
What is the proper way to attribute a quote?
500
What you must do with all facts not gathered or confirmed on your own. What must be used when someone else tells you something. It especially must be used when someone is accused but not convicted of a crime.