AP Style
Jargon
Ethics
Current Events
100

Correct this: I had 4 sandwiches.

What is I had four sandwiches?

100

The "hook" of a story. 

What is a lede?

100

When journalists use images or information without proper attribution or permission, they may be violating this ethical principle.

What is plagiarism or unauthorized use of content?

100

This player for the Philadelphia 76ers was struck by a car last Saturday, sidelining him for a significant amount of time. 

Who is Kelly Oubre Jr.?

200

a. "I have no intention of staying," Mayor said. 

b. "I have no intention of staying," said Mayor.

What is A?

200

A phrase used too commonly.

What is cliche or trite?

200

This principle encourages journalists to correct errors promptly and prominently, taking responsibility for mistakes made in their reporting.

What is accountability?

200

This large event happened in Philadelphia this past weekend, attracting tens of thousands of runners across the nation. 

What is the Philadelphia Marathon?

300

Correct this: The group is Allie, Colleen, and Vanessa.

What is the last comma does not belong?

300

A list of all members of the Spoke staff as well as their position titles.

What is a masthead?

300

This term refers to the act of presenting multiple perspectives and ensuring that various voices are heard in news coverage.

What is diversity of voices/ perspectives?

300

This past Friday, the Conestoga boys soccer team beat this school to secure the state title. 

Central Bucks South

400

What is the correct way to write this time in digits? Two o'clock in the afternoon

What is 2 p.m.?

400

Commonly placed between the headline and the body text of an article, this section gives the name(s) of the reporter(s) who wrote the article.

What is a byline?

400

What term describes the ethical responsibility of journalists to verify information before publishing it to prevent the spread of misinformation?

What is "fact-checking"?

400

In the 2023 Pennsylvania elections, this Democrat beat Carolyn Carluccio to secure the open seat in the PA Supreme Court.

Who is Daniel McCaffery?

500

Correct this: He lives in Cleveland, OH.

What is Cleveland, Ohio?

500

A sensational brand of journalism designed to appeal to a mass audience by promoting hoaxes, screaming headlines, and gossip. 

What is Yellow Journalism?

500

When journalists unintentionally allow their personal beliefs or preferences to influence their reporting, what term describes this ethical concern?

What is "unconscious bias" in journalism?

500

This CEO of OpenAI was recently ousted by its board of directors. 

Who is Sam Altman?