Question 1

Reporting on ongoing storm damage is an example of covering a ______.
A) breaking news event
B) speech
C) meeting
D) news conference

Accepted Answer

Reporting on ongoing storm damage is typically considered covering a breaking news event because it involves current, unfolding events that are of immediate public concern.

Question 2

Reporting on a commencement address is an example of covering a ______.
A) breaking news event
B) speech
C) meeting
D) news conference

Accepted Answer

A commencement address is a type of speech, typically given during graduation ceremonies.

Question 3

Reporting on a city council meeting is an example of covering a ______.
A) breaking news event
B) speech
C) meeting
D) news conference

Accepted Answer

Reporting on a city council meeting is specifically an example of covering a meeting, as it involves journalists attending and reporting on the discussions, decisions, and events that occur during the session.

Question 4

Reporting on a new product introduction during an organized event for media at a corporate headquarters is an example of covering a ______.
A) breaking news event
B) speech
C) meeting
D) news conference

Accepted Answer

Reporting on a new product introduction during an organized event for media at a corporate headquarters is typically done in a news conference setting, where the company can present the product and address questions from the press.

Question 5

If you can finish this sentence, "This matters because . . ," then your story has ______.
A) a main assertion
B) a news peg
C) a personality
D) an engaged audience

Accepted Answer

If you can finish the sentence "This matters because...," then your story has a main assertion, indicating the central point or argument that the story is trying to convey.

Question 6

______ help(s) you determine what will happen at the event and who is involved.
A) Postevent interviews
B) Background research
C) Quotes
D) Secondary sources

Accepted Answer

Background research helps you understand the context of the event, including what will happen and who is involved.

Question 7

Breaking news events are among the most ______ stories for reporters to cover.
A) simple
B) easy
C) difficult
D) minimal

Accepted Answer

Breaking news events are often unpredictable and fast-moving, making them challenging for reporters to cover accurately and in a timely manner.

Question 8

______ can be good events to cover, as you can help share a person's expertise on a key topic with your readers.
A) Breaking news
B) News conferences
C) Meetings
D) Speeches

Accepted Answer

Speeches can be excellent events to cover because they often feature experts sharing their knowledge on specific topics, which can be valuable information for your readers.

Question 9

At ______, your job as a reporter is to sit in as a substitute for your readers and distill for them what happened.
A) meetings
B) speeches
C) breaking news
D) news conferences

Accepted Answer

At meetings, a reporter's job is to sit in as a substitute for their readers and distill for them what happened.

Question 10

______ help a person or an organization disseminate a single message to multiple media outlets in a single moment.
A) Meetings
B) News conferences
C) Speeches
D) Breaking news

Accepted Answer

News conferences are specifically designed to allow a person or organization to share information or a message with multiple media outlets simultaneously, ensuring widespread dissemination of the message.

Question 11

______ can include some of the background you gathered, any quotes you got from sources before the event, and optional lead elements, based on the outcome of the event.
A) Background information
B) Post-event interviews
C) Shell information
D) Secondary sources

Accepted Answer

Shell information can include background details, pre-event quotes, and optional lead elements, which are prepared in advance and updated based on the event's outcome.

Question 12

The purpose of any event story is to ______.
A) tell the story in chronological order
B) regurgitate the facts
C) tell the story in narrative form
D) find the most important aspects of what happened

Accepted Answer

The purpose of an event story is to highlight the most important aspects of what happened, providing context and significance to the audience.

Question 13

A lot of things that make for interesting content happen ______.
A) "outside the lines" of the event itself
B) only during the event itself
C) before the event occurs
D) only after deadline

Accepted Answer

Interesting content often occurs "outside the lines" of the event itself, meaning it can happen in unexpected or informal moments surrounding the main event.

Question 14

Once the event ends, ______.
A) your work is over
B) your work is just starting
C) you need to get something to drink
D) you should go home

Accepted Answer

After an event, work often involves tasks such as cleaning up, evaluating the event's success, and following up with participants, indicating that the work is just beginning rather than ending.

Question 15

Which of the following would limit a speaker's spontaneity?
A) the speaker's thought process
B) asking them to elaborate
C) a predetermined script
D) the "why" elements of your story

Accepted Answer

A predetermined script can limit a speaker's spontaneity because it restricts their ability to deviate from the planned content, reducing the opportunity for impromptu remarks or adjustments based on audience feedback.

Question 16

Which type of localization is a story about a big celebrity that you hear from someone who "knew her back in the day"?
A) big topic, weak reactor
B) a direct local tie
C) a microcosm of a broader topic
D) an indirect local tie

Accepted Answer

This type of story represents an indirect local tie because it connects a broader, possibly national or international, topic (the celebrity) to the local level through a personal anecdote or connection, rather than through direct involvement or impact on the local area.

Question 17

Stories about the world ending or a zombie attack are which type of localization?
A) bad topic, no impact
B) big topic, no impact
C) big topic, weak reactors
D) bad topic, weak reactors

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stories about the world ending or a...

Question 18

Many meetings use formal rules such as ______.
A) Ryan's Rules of Order
B) Robert's Rules of Order
C) Rose's Rules of Order
D) democratic process

Accepted Answer

Robert's Rules of Order is a widely recognized manual of parliamentary procedure that is used to govern meetings within various organizations.

Question 19

A beat approach allows the reporter to ______.
A) handle all kinds of different assignments
B) cover a variety of fields
C) become a contact point for people in that area who want to see certain things covered
D) work on nonspecific areas of coverage

Accepted Answer

A beat approach in journalism means that a reporter specializes in a particular area or topic, becoming a point of contact for individuals interested in seeing specific issues or events within that area covered. This specialization contrasts with handling a wide range of topics or working on nonspecific areas of coverage.

Question 20

Police news, court coverage, higher education reporting, and religious information are examples of ______.
A) focus groups
B) conceptual beats
C) geographic beats
D) thematic beats

Accepted Answer

These examples fall under thematic beats, which are specific topics or themes that journalists cover regularly.

Quiz 9: Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Reporting on ongoing storm damage is an example of covering a ______.

Reporting on a commencement address is an example of covering a ______.

Reporting on a city council meeting is an example of covering a ______.

Reporting on a new product introduction during an organized event for media at a corporate headquarters is an example of covering a ______.

If you can finish this sentence, "This matters because . . ," then your story has ______.

______ help(s) you determine what will happen at the event and who is involved.

Breaking news events are among the most ______ stories for reporters to cover.

______ can be good events to cover, as you can help share a person's expertise on a key topic with your readers.

At ______, your job as a reporter is to sit in as a substitute for your readers and distill for them what happened.

______ help a person or an organization disseminate a single message to multiple media outlets in a single moment.

______ can include some of the background you gathered, any quotes you got from sources before the event, and optional lead elements, based on the outcome of the event.

The purpose of any event story is to ______.

A lot of things that make for interesting content happen ______.

Once the event ends, ______.

Which of the following would limit a speaker's spontaneity?

Which type of localization is a story about a big celebrity that you hear from someone who "knew her back in the day"?

Stories about the world ending or a zombie attack are which type of localization?

Many meetings use formal rules such as ______.

A beat approach allows the reporter to ______.

Police news, court coverage, higher education reporting, and religious information are examples of ______.