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100

What is the mistake?

"I think Ohio University has the best journalism school in the United States", Jylian Herring said. 

The comma should go on the inside of the quotation marks

100

Where is the journalism office located?

2nd floor schooonover

100

What are your DARS?

A document that analyzes your degree requirements. 
100

Which is the correct spelling of the word?

Necessary or Necessery 

Necessary 

100

Florida boarders what two states?

Georgia and Alabama 

200

Identify the error in the sentence.

I crossed the street and headed towards the restaurant. 

it is always "toward" never add an "s"

200

Who is the director of the J school?

Dr. Stewart

200

How many credit hours do you need to graduate with a bachelor's degree?

120 hours

200

Which is the correct spelling of the word?

Immediately or Imediately?

Immediately

200

What do yo call a group of crows?

A murder

300

Which sentence is correct?

The last day of class will be December 5, 2019.

The last day of class will be Dec. 5, 2019.

The last day of class will be Dec. 5, 2019. 

December is one of the months you abbreviate when used in a specific date.

300

What are your 5 core journalism classes? (Both majors)

J1010, JOUR 2311, JOUR 3100, JOUR 3200, JOUR 4130

300

What does it mean if there is a + sign next to one of the categories?

you already fulfilled this requirement.

300

Which is the correct spelling of the word?

Questionaire, Questionnair, or Questionnaire?

Questionnaire


300

What is the order of the planets from the sun?

Mars

Venus

Earth

Mercury

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

400

Which sentence is correct?

The flag is red, white, and blue.

The flag is red, white and blue.

The flag is red, white and blue.

Use commas to separate elements in a series, but do not put a comma before the conjunction in most simple series.

400

Name one class that Dr. Edmondson teaches or has taught. (Besides LC)

data journalism, communication law, independent studies, tutorial

400

What is your specialization?

21 credit hours taken in a single department.

OR

12 hours in a single department and 9 others that relate and are advisor approved

400

Which is the correct spelling of the word?

Recommend, Reccomed, or Reccommend?

Recommend

400

What is the largest organ in the body?

the liver

500

In first reference, which is correct?

Sen. Sherrod Brown has been serving Ohio since 2007.

Senator Sherrod Brown has been serving Ohio since 2007.  

Sen. Sherrod Brown has been serving Ohio since 2007.

Rep., Reps., Sen. and Sens. all can be abbreviated on first reference. 

500

How do you apply for the specific J school scholarships and when are they due?

Applications are on the J school website. They are due February 1st. 

500

What does DARS stand for?

Degree Audit Reporting System

500

Which is the correct spelling of the word?

Allegaince, Allegiance, Allegience, Alegiance 

Allegiance

500

Name the 5 Great Lakes

Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario.