BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Journalistic Arts Skills 2

Question 1

Which narrative structure places the most newsworthy information at the beginning of a story?

Accepted Answer

Inverted pyramid

Answer

The inverted pyramid leads with the most important facts and progressively adds less critical details, allowing editors to cut from the bottom without losing key information.

Question 2

When a reporter paraphrases a source's statement rather than quoting directly, the text should be attributed with which construction?

Accepted Answer

According to

Answer

'According to' is the standard attribution phrase used with paraphrased material, while direct quotes use 'said' followed by the source's name.

Question 3

A journalist covering a city council vote discovers her spouse is one of the council members. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Recuse herself and assign the story to another reporter

Answer

Recusal is required when a journalist has a direct personal relationship with a news subject to avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

Question 4

What does 'on background' mean in a journalist–source agreement?

Accepted Answer

Information can be used but the source is not named

Answer

On background allows reporters to use the information provided while agreeing not to identify the source by name or position.

Question 5

Which photojournalism principle requires that images not be digitally altered to misrepresent a scene?

Accepted Answer

Visual truth-telling

Answer

Visual truth-telling is the foundational photojournalism principle that prohibits manipulation that changes the meaning or reality of an image.

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Journalistic Arts Skills 2