HISTORY
What is unethical, irresponsible journalism that emphasizes hoaxes, screaming headlines, frauds, and self-promotion?
yellow journalism
What was the journalist Nellie Bly known for?
performing stunts to write stories; she checked herself into an insane asylum to expose the poor conditions and was able to get laws changed!
Articles that cover the lives of well-known, influential individuals are primarily examples of which news determinant?
PROMINENCE
Identify the type of lead: "In a split second, an able-bodied student athlete was transformed into a quadriplegic who, doctors said, would not only never play football again, but never walk or regain the use of the muscles that once powered him on the field. That split second belongs to University of Indianapolis senior sports marketing major Nick Wehby, former defensive back for the Greyhounds. Earlier this summer, Wehby was seriously injured in a swimming pool incident when he mistakenly dove into the shallow end of a family friend’s pool—with just three feet of water—during a graduation party. After glancing to his left and seeing children in the water, Wehby assumed the right side of the pool was the deep end and safe for diving. He was wrong."
Narrative/descriptive lead
What is journalism that crusades for social justice and exposes wrongdoing?
muckraking journalism
What are the three main ways to persuade?
ethos, pathos, and logos
Articles written about protests, political debates, or even athletic competitions, are primarily examples of which news determinant?
CONFLICT
Identify the type of lead: "Administrators voted Dec. 3 to eliminate the balanced calendar schedule for the 2015-2016 academic year."
Summary lead
Who drew the first-ever political cartoon?
B-FRANK, aka Benjamin Franklin
What is censorship?
governmental control or restriction of freedom of expression
Articles that make readers laugh or cry, or experience any emotion, are primarily examples of which news determinant?
HUMAN INTEREST
What should be included in a news lead?
-5 Ws & sometimes H -It should summarize the story with all the essential info
What happened to the first newspaper ever published in the American colonies?
It was only published ONCE because its privileges were revoked by the British government.
What was the result of the court case in which Heidi Peek sued Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation for libelous comments (concerning her reputation) in the school newspaper?
The jury found the school district not responsible for the statements in the paper, and no money was awarded to Peek.
What are 2 rules for writing headlines?
-present tense -no articles (a, an, the) -active voice -must contain verb -no capitalization of every word
Name at least one exception to the First Amendment. (Speech that is not covered by the First Amendment)
fighting words, libel, expression intended to incite imminent lawless action, substantial disruption to school activities, etc.
What happened as a result of the Zenger trial?
Before the trial, newspapers could not publish anything critical of the government, even if it was true; after the trial, “truth” was an acceptable defense for libel, meaning true criticism was permitted
The student newspaper of WCHS, Smoke Signals, is planning on running an opinion story about the potential legalization of marijuana, complete with quotes from students (some anonymous) who support the legalization of marijuana in Indiana. Mr. Zobel approaches Miss Gross, the advisor, and asks for a copy of the article. He then demands that the article not be published in this issue or any future issues. Is Mr. Zobel allowed to do this? Explain.
Yes, he is allowed to censor the paper if he can prove that the article has no valid educational purpose and is inconsistent with the school’s educational mission.
What is inverted pyramid structure AND why/when was it invented? (must get both right)
-structure in which most essential/important info comes first, ending with the least essential/important info -invented when telegraph was invented -telegraph would sometimes chop off rest of story so journalists needed to ensure that the essentials were delivered
When writing an opinion article, what should the journalist do first?
-engage the reader/introduce the issue -provide persuasive thesis (state opinion on issue)