Chapter 8 & 9 Flashcards
Should a direct quote include words like “ummmm” or “ya know”
no; they should use better grammar and no profanity
What other two reasons might you alter a quote?
make more interesting; not to convey facts
What is paraphrasing
reporter using their own words to express the speakers ideas
Why would you paraphrase
cuts down long wordy and poorly stated quotes
What is attribution
report what people say they believe
What is a partial quote
quote one part of the sentence and paraphrase the rest
When is attribution important
need for attention and is proportionate to the amount of controversy/ importance
What should be in the lead about a speech story
the main parts
What shouldn’t you include in a speech story
unimportant details
In depth reporting goes beyond regular reporting
- may take weeks of research
- sources may be interviewed repeatedly
- brings hidden information to light
What are the trends in high school journalism
digging beneath the surface; looking at cause and effect
A series of deeds, including a break-in of the Democratic party head quarters, known as ________, sparked an interest in in-depth reporting
watergate
What is the opposite of superficial reporting
In- depth reporting
How can you create space for in-depth stories
condense minor stories
What kind of lead is not appropriate for an in-depth story
summary
