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News writing
Sports
Headlines
Miscellaneous
Fonts
100
Tell me three things that make a good summary lead
include ws and h has an angle 1-2 sentences 25-40 words
100
In what order should a sports article be written?
Most important moment, information first
100
What type of verb should be used in a headline?
active and present or future tense
100
Tell me three types of infographics
quote box, bar chart, checklist, etc.
100
What is justified type?
the lines of type line up on both sides
200
Who should a reporter talk to when writing a news article?
At three different people that show all sides of an article
200
Tell me three ways a sports and news article are similar
Summary lead; lead, quote, transition; specific angle
200
What words should a headline never include unless part of a title?
a, an, the, and and
200
How is writing an online article different than writing an article for print?
It is more concise
200
What is the difference between a sans serif font and a serif font?
serif has tiny strokes like feet on the letters; sans serif doesn’t
300
Tell me three ways a news article and a feature article different?
-News is about a notable, recent event or happening; feature is usually about an idea, issue, human interests, or “the lighter side” of life -News is more timely -Lead is more descriptive and attention getting in a feature article
300
Tell me three things that a sports lead should include
Teams, score/outcome, angle
300
What is a kicker?
A word or phrase that introduces the headline
300
Tell me three things that make an infographic good
blends text and illustrations together, clarifies information, is easy and quick to read
300
What is tracking?
The spacing between letters on the same line of type
400
What is the inverted pyramid?
The structure used to write a news article - from most important to least important
400
Tell me three things a reporter should know before attending a game
get to know the coaches, players, rules, statistics, etc.
400
What should a headline include?
Has an active verb, summarize the article, use present tense
400
Tell me three reasons why a publication would go online?
reach larger audience, cheaper, more versatile, etc.
400
What is an orphan?
When one line of type is left at the top of a column.