BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Journalistic Arts Skills 4

Question 1

Which interviewing technique involves allowing a long silence after a source finishes speaking to encourage them to elaborate?

Accepted Answer

Strategic pause

Answer

The strategic pause exploits people's discomfort with silence, often prompting sources to continue speaking and revealing additional information.

Question 2

In multimedia journalism, what does 'SEO' primarily help a journalist achieve?

Accepted Answer

Greater visibility of articles in search engine results

Answer

Search Engine Optimization helps journalists write headlines, metadata, and content structured so that articles rank higher in search results and reach more readers.

Question 3

What is the term for a story that presents false balance by giving equal weight to a fringe view and a well-established scientific consensus?

Accepted Answer

Bothsidesism

Answer

Bothsidesism, a form of false balance, occurs when journalists treat two unequal positions as equally valid, misleading audiences about the actual state of knowledge or debate.

Question 4

Which type of journalism involves reporters embedding with communities over extended periods to document lived experiences in depth?

Accepted Answer

Immersive journalism

Answer

Immersive journalism involves journalists spending extended time within communities or situations to produce deeply contextual, human-centered stories.

Question 5

A newspaper story about a local school reveals the full name and address of a minor involved in a criminal case. This most likely violates:

Accepted Answer

Juvenile privacy norms and ethical standards

Answer

Ethical journalism standards and in many cases state laws protect the identities of minors in criminal proceedings to prevent harm to their future.

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ Bachelor of Journalism: Journalistic Arts Skills 4