Communication

Breaking into the Newsroom

Welcome to a quiz on basic journalism skills and standards.

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What does the acronym 'AP' commonly stand for in the journalism industry?
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Which part of a news story contains the most essential information and answers the key questions of who, what, when, where, and why?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'inverted pyramid' style of writing in news articles?
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Which term refers to a source who provides information to a reporter on the condition of anonymity?
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In journalism, what does 'attribution' most accurately mean?
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If a journalist is striving for objectivity, which of these should they aim to do?
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What is a 'byline' in a newspaper or online article?
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Which of these is a core ethical obligation for journalists regarding people featured in their stories?
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What is the primary function of a 'news editor' in a typical newsroom?
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Which term describes the practice of publishing false information that damages a person's reputation?
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Breaking into the Newsroom

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Quiz Questions

What does the acronym 'AP' commonly stand for in the journalism industry?

Which part of a news story contains the most essential information and answers the key questions of who, what, when, where, and why?

What is the primary purpose of the 'inverted pyramid' style of writing in news articles?

Which term refers to a source who provides information to a reporter on the condition of anonymity?

In journalism, what does 'attribution' most accurately mean?

If a journalist is striving for objectivity, which of these should they aim to do?

What is a 'byline' in a newspaper or online article?

Which of these is a core ethical obligation for journalists regarding people featured in their stories?

What is the primary function of a 'news editor' in a typical newsroom?

Which term describes the practice of publishing false information that damages a person's reputation?

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