Question

name:shambray abner journalism midterm exam class period: show the best answer 1) the idea that something happening right now has more impact than something that happened two or three days ago, all other things being equal, has to do with the news element of: a. consequence b. human interest c. timeliness d. proximity 2) opinion in a news reporting must be: a) eliminated totally b) that of the writer c) positive d) attributed to a source 3) the craft or profession of communicating news or other information through a variety of media: a) ethics b) digital c) journalism d) internet 4) freedom of expression is guaranteed by a. the first amendment b. the fifth amendment c. the second amendment d. the fourteenth amendment 5) the news element which deals with the importance of a news event or an issue is: a. timeliness b. proximity c. consequence d. human interest 6) which limitation does the internet eliminate for print journalists? a) fairness b) accuracy c) neither of the above d) both of the above 7) the reporter should formulate questions that a. are personal in nature b. can be answered \yes\ or
o\ c. the interview approves in advance. d. are based on the 5 ws and h 8) name a person you heard speak in class, saw in person or on video, or read about regarding their career: 9) the focus of a personal opinion column should be: a. family issues b. anything the writer feels strongly enough to write about c. non - controversial issues d. only issues of interest to a majority of readers 10) references to the reporter who wrote the news story: a. should not be included. b. should be limited to no more than one or two c. should be limited to opinion that differs from that of the person interviewed. d. should be very prevalent 11) a tape recorder can be used to conduct an interview if: a. the reporter is pressed for time b. the interviewee agrees to it c. there is no paper or pen available d. the reporter uses rechargeable batteries 12) in selecting the information that will be used in an interview story, the reporter should: a. use only those quotes that are pertinent to the issue b. use all quotes. c. use only half the quotes. d. use only those quotes that reflect the opinion of the majority of the readers.

Explanation:

1. Timeliness in news refers to the idea that current events have more impact than older ones.
2. In news reporting, opinions should be attributed to a source to maintain objectivity.
3. Journalism is defined as the craft of communicating news through media.
4. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of expression.
5. Consequence in news deals with the importance of an event or issue.
6. The Internet does not eliminate fairness or accuracy limitations for print journalists.
7. Reporter's questions should be based on the 5 Ws and H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How).
8. This is a subjective question based on personal experience.
9. A personal opinion column can focus on anything the writer feels strongly about.
10. References to the reporter should not be included in a news story.
11. A tape recorder can be used if the interviewee agrees.
12. In an interview story, only quotes pertinent to the issue should be used.

Answer:

1. c. timeliness
2. d) attributed to a source
3. c) journalism
4. a. The First Amendment
5. c. consequence
6. c) neither of the above
7. d. Are based on the 5 Ws and H
8. (Subjective answer based on personal experience)
9. b. Anything the writer feels strongly enough to write about
10. a. Should not be included.
11. b. The interviewee agrees to it
12. a. Use only those quotes that are pertinent to the issue