Principles of Journalism
Name That Entry!
Types of Stories
100

This principle says that "speed nor format excuses inaccuracy."

What is "Seek Truth and Report It"?

100

The AP Style entry that explains how to use the term "COVID-19".

What is "coronaviruses?"

100

This story utilizes the principle of accelerated intimacy to gain a subject's trust.

What is a profile story?

200

This principle prevents conflict of interest.

What is "Act Independently"?

200

A movement that responded to racially-motivated discrimination based on the coronavirus pandemic.

What is "Stop AAPI Hate"?

200

This story shows a change in data over time.

What is a trend story?

300

This principle prevents subjects from experiencing personal discomfort, defamation, or any other kind of emotional damage.

What is "Minimize Harm"?

300

This word is capitalized when it is part of the name that forecasters assign to it.

What is "hurricane?"

300

This story highlights something of social, political, or economic importance.

What is an issue story?

400

This principle makes sure that journalists acknowledge their mistakes and correct them clearly and accurately.

What is "Be Accountable and Transparent"?

400

The 21st-century NASA mission to return to the moon and land the first woman/person of color.

What is Artemis?

400

This story is put out immediately after something happens.

What is breaking news?

500

These principles act as guidelines for ethical journalism.

What is "The SPJ Code of Ethics?"

500

The term generally refers to southwest Asia, west of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

What is the Middle East?

500

This story is short, can be updated frequently, and is often not a full article upon initial release.

What is a brief?