Newspaper Basics - Semester Exam

What are the seven elements of newsworthiness?

Novelty, proximity, human interest, prominence, impact, timeliness, and conflict.

What are the 5 W's in newsgathering?

Who, what, when, where, why.

What is the most common news story format named after its shape?

Inverted pyramid.

What is the term for the information that identifies the writer or creator of content?

Byline.

What is the AP style rule for quotations?

Quote, inside quote, comma, last name said.

How do you format dates in AP style?

Use numerals for months except for March, April, May, June, July when doing dates.

What is the rule for comma usage according to AP style?

Do not use the Oxford comma.

How should time be formatted in AP style?

Either give precise time or hour, use lowercase with periods for a.m.

What are the rules for locations in AP style?

City and state should be capitalized and separated by a comma.

What is the rule for numbers in AP style?

Write out numbers nine and smaller.

What freedoms are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Press, religion, right to assemble, speech, and petition.

What is the term for publishing a false and damaging statement about someone?

Liable (not slander, which is verbal).

What is the difference between liable and slander?

Liable is written and published; slander is verbal.

What term describes the significance of information in newsworthiness?

Impact.

What refers to the feeling of relating to human experiences in news?

Human interest.

What does prominence refer to in the context of news?

Coverage based on the importance of individuals involved.

What is the relation of proximity in newsworthiness?

The geographical or emotional closeness to the audience.

What term describes content that is new and original in news?

Novelty.

In AP style, how should a list of items be connected?

No Oxford comma.

What is the recommended way to report on events related to time?

Use precise time or hour in lowercase with periods.