Chapter 4
Vocab
Vocab
What is Netiquette?
The set of common rules that govern how to send and receive e-mail properly; essentially, "Internet etiquette".
What is Jargon?
Technical language; generally avoided in news writing so that the message is easily understood
What is another word for memo
memorandum
How many questions should you have prepared in advance for an interview?
10 Questions
When do you write a thank you letter?
Thank you letters should be written when someone does something nice for you
What is a Dateline?
The date is typed two lines below either the letterhead or heading
The _______________ is the structure most commonly used for news writing.
The Inverted pyramid
What is an example of emotion in text?
:) Smile
:( Frown
I-0 Yawn
In broadcast news writing (radio and television), you must write the “the eye” and “the__________.”
The ear
For phone calls, how far do you keep your lips from the phone?
½ in to 1 inch from mouth piece
What is a letterhead?
a printed heading on stationery stating a person's or organization's name and address.
What is a sound bite?
Soundbite- is the exact words spoken by someone in his or hers own recorded voice
What is an example of shorthand for instant messaging?
LOL - LAUGHING OUT LOUD
IMHO - IN MY HUMBLE OPINION
What is the difference between News media and News writing?
News media is radio and television and news writing is journalistic writing
In the “fishing analogy,” the __________ lets the reader know immediately what the business letter is about.
Bait or hook
What is a salutation?
A salutation is a greeting, gesture, or phrase used to address someone, typically marking the beginning of a letter, email, or conversation.
What is a Outcue?
the last thing the reporter says there name and and tv station
The abbreviation _________ means that a copy of the letter is being sent to another person.
CC
What are 3 different types of questions for interviews?
Close ended questions
Open ended questions
Probe questions
Mirror questions
Yes / no questions
Leading questions
Give an example of a Cliche
Cliche- Are overused words phrases such as a cost arm
What is a personal statement?
a statement about how your experiences and background qualify you for something.
What is a B-roll?
any non narrated video footage shot expressively to cover narration on an interview. background video
Name 3 out of 6 types of business letters.
Good News Letter- (info that generally pleases reader)
Bad News Letter- (generally tells reader something they don't want to hear)
Request Letter- (usually asking someone outside of organization for something you might need- info, money, donations, special considerations)
Thank you Letters- (Thank you letters should be written when someone does something nice for you)
Complaint Letters -(dissatisfaction about a service or product)
A Memo or memorandum- (is a reminder of something important that will occur.
What makes something newsworthy?
Name 4 out of 8.
Timeliness
Proximity and location
Prominence refers
Importance
Human interest
Innovation or unusal
conflict
Money
Give an example of a Salutation?
Hello, Good Morning, Hi