Thursday, February 25, 2016

Study guides chapter 4 and 6


Chapter 4

Where do stories come from – breaking news, scheduled events and news releases. What is the difference from where news and feature stories come from? 

Know the basics of interviewing. What is the difference between a direct quote, indirect quote and paraphrasing? When should you do each one?

What are the different sources a reporter uses for a story (page 71)? What are the pros and cons of using anonymous sources?

What does the term attribution mean? Why is said the preferred verb of attribution?

What is the benefits and downside of tape recording an interview? What are the benefits of taking notes during an interview? What are the best way to take notes according to lecture and textbook?

How are the powers of observation—sight, sound and emotion—used by reporters in developing a story?

What should a reporter do before an interview to prepare, during the interview and after the interview?

What are the most common types of interviews? How can the Internet be used to augment the interview?

What is the correct way to punctuate a quotation? Does punctuation go inside or outside of the quotation marks?

When to quote directly, paraphrase or use a partial quote.

Chapter 6

Be familiar with the 10 different types of features outlined in the textbook. What are the differences between news and feature stories?

Where should reporters look when generating story ideas? Be familiar with the helpful tips for successful feature writing.

Know the different feature story structures.

Be familiar with the tips to follow when researching and writing personality profiles.

Know the difference between criticism and reviews. What are some do’s and don’ts to follow in writing reviews.

How do columns and editorials differ?

Be familiar with some of the “Helpful Tips for Successful Feature Writing”

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