FBLA Journalism Study Guide and Ansers

Identify the major funding sources that impact journalism, journalists, and publications

membership models: type of business plan where an individual pays a recurring fee to access the value an organization creates

grants: a gift to an individual or company that does not need to be paid back

fund: a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose

advertising: the activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services

crowdfunding: the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people

targeting readership: intending to reach a specific person

social media

donations

subscription fees

broadcasts

Examine the economic impacts of social media on the journalism industry

positive: allows journalists to provide real-time updates on global events--creating more revenue and profit by having more targeted media

negative: increase in the spread of misinformation and fake news

identify the funding sources that allow for publications and news reporting

state and local government

membership models

grants/funds

advertising

Identify the education needed for different careers in journalism

bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or in a related field like English

Understand the ranking structure and hierarchy of a journalistic environment

1. managing editor

2. section editors (sports... local...)

3. writers (ranked by senority)

4. copy editors

Identify the potential salary opportunities for careers in journalism

publisher's median salary: $118,430

technical writers median salary: $74,650

author's median salary: $67,120

editor's median salary: $63,400

Identify the major funding sources for journalism

state and local government

membership models

advertising

identify the major expenses for journalism

online newspaper paywalls

branded content

sponsored podcasts

donations

freelancers: independent contractor

employees

Examine the economic impacts of digital and social media on the journalism industry

social media harms the industry by contributing to inaccurate and one-side news accounts by having too much control over what people are able to see -- hard to know what's true

biased accounts

Identify perspectives and how they are used in journalism

perspectives are referred to as different viewpoints or angles from which a news story can be reported from

journalists strive to present a balanced and comprehensive view by including multiple perspectives in their reporting

bias perspectives are bad

can come from various sources -- witnesses, experts, etc.

different perspectives allow for a more nuanced article, allowing the readers to form their own opinion

Understand different types of abbreviations and how they are used correctly

intalism: FBI, CBI, CEO, CCTV, FAQ

acronyms: scuba (self-controlled underwater breathing apparatus)

clipping: the removal of entire syllables from a word (end usually) "ad"vertisment

AP style: (PA... Mr...)

always capitalize months

spell out words ( 5 foot 3)

any number under ten spell it out

first and last name for the first time being mentioned, anytime after just last

Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas, and Utah are never abbreviated

Understand what type of formats are used in different media source

print/posters/maps

digital

photographs

documents

podcasts

email

Understand media terminology such alliteration, onomatopoeia, simile, and metaphor

alliteration: repeated sound

onomatopoeia: clash, bang, buzz, etc.

simile: comparison using like or as

metaphor: comparison not using like or as

Identify major laws that impact journalism

copyright

creative commons (CC): enables free distribution of a otherwise copyrighted work (author allows)

database rights: uses data for teaching/research and not for commercial use

discrimination/hate speech

data protection

harassment and stalking

freedom of information

understand the ethical boundaries most important to journalists, specifically when it relates to sources and sharing information

truth

accuracy

objectivity

invasion of privacy

how did they obtain this information

Understand the impacts of ethical decisions made by journalists on society and the individuals involved

resolution should be for the good of the people

should they publish this information

how did they obtain the information

Identify major historical events related to journalism ethics

freedom of the press

rights without responsibilities

Define journalism

production and distribution of reports on events

Understand common principles that determine newsworthiness of an item

timeliness

proximity

conflict

prominence

human interest

consequence

usefulness

novelty

deviate

Explain how news values remain true year over year, regardless of societal changes

the news is what's going on at that specific time

someone will need to go back and will need to cite that news for a project, paper, etc.

Explain the basic questions used in news gathering

Who?

What?

When?

Where?

Why?

How?

Define the role of sources in journalism

sources give you insight and different angles

should be dependable and trustworthy

Understand how strong leads define a story

a strong lead should capture the essence of the WWWWWH, but without giving it all away

should be enticing

stepping stones for the rest of the piece

Explain the constitutional amendments as they relate to the practice of journalism

first amendment: freedom of the press, and speech

Identify the major players in the history of journalism and what role they played in the industry

John Peter Zenger - publisher of the New York Weekly Journal. symbolizes the freedom of press

Joseph Pulitzer - started the idea of news and entertainment (yellow journalism)

Walter Lippmann - introduced the word stereotype

Barbara Walters - interviewed world leaders

Explain the role of journalists in war and battle

they are to provide first hand accounts and up to date facts about what is going on

Understand the history of the major players in the journalism industry, and circulation of different types of publications

to be honest I don't know what to put here

Understand timelines and transitions in style, medium, and circulation of different types of publications

to be honest I don't know what to put here

Identify and understand different awards presented in journalism, including major recipients and milestones in the industry related to the awards

Pulitzer Prize - achievements in newspapers, media, magazines, literature, and musical compositions

Peabody Award - powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in television, radio, and online media

Identify the major funding sources that impact journalism, journalists, and publications.

Advertising revenue, government grants, subscription fees, donations, newspapers, broadcasts, crowd funding and social media.

Examine the economic impacts of social media on the journalism industry.

Positive: Allows journalists to provide real-time updates on global events, creating more venue and profit by having more targeted media.

Negative: Increase in the spread of misinformation and fake news.

Identify the funding sources that allow for publications and news reporting

State and local governments, membership models, grants and funds, and advertising.

Identify the education needed for different careers in journalism.

Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or a related field such as English.

Understand the ranking structure and hierarchy of a journalistic environment.

1. Managing Editor

2. Section Editors (sports, local,...)

3. Writers (ranked according to seniority)

4. Copy Editors

Identify the potential salary opportunities for careers in journalism.

Publishers Median Salary: $118,430

Technical Writers Median Salary: $74,650

Authors Median Salary: $67,120

Editors Median Salary: $63,400

Identify the major funding sources for journalism.

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Identify the major expenses for journalism.

Online newspaper paywalls, branded content, sponsored podcasts, donations, and freelancers or employees.

Examine the economic impacts of digital and social media on the journalism industry.

Social media harms the industry, contributing to inaccurate and one-sided news accounts by having too much control over what people are able to see. In social media, it is hard to figure out what information is true and what information is false.