10 Multiple Choice Journalism Questions: I Need Serious Help ASAP!?

[siuaghan]

1. What aspect is the most important when writing feature stories? (1 point)
The narrative lead
The human-interest element
The action-packed conclusion
The face or scene lead

2. A survey is an example of a ____ source. (1 point)
Secondary
Authentic
Official
Primary

3. Which of the following would not be a primary source for a feature story about a controversial art exhibit coming to the local museum: (1 point)
An interview with the artist
An email from the museum’s director
An online critique of the art work
Thoughts from people who visit the museum

4. What’s the minimum number of primary sources a feature story should have? (1 point)
2
3
4
5

5. Copying someone else’s work and passing it off as your own is an example of: (1 point)
Slander
Libel
Plagiarism
Copyright

6. Which of the following is not a secondary source? (1 point)
www.ESPN.com
A police report
An editorial
The transcript from an ABC News broadcast

7. What must you do if you include material copied from another source in your story? (1 point)
Place it in quotations and attribute the source
Ask the source’s permission
Nothing
A and B

8. Results from an opinion poll is an example of: (1 point)
A closed question
An open-ended question
A primary source
A secondary source

9. Read the following story ideas. Which one would not be considered a feature story? (1 point)
Botox and liposuction are all the rage in Miami Beach.
A recap of Kelly Clarkson’s concert at the Beacon Theater.
Boston baby boomers say 60 is the new 50.
Stuttering affects more than 3 million people, but a new product could change all that.

10. According to the guidelines of good journalism, objectivity means: (1 point)
Keeping paragraphs limited to three sentences of 60 words.
Finding the best details to fit your topic.
Always checking and double-checking facts.
Avoiding words that show your judgment.

[sebastiano53]

Each of these sound like they were discussed in the chapters of your journalism text book.

Too bad the first chapter wasn't on ethics, which is one of the most important aspect of any profession.

Now go away and do your own homework.