BSJ Magazine and Feature Writing 2

Question 1

What is an 'editorial calendar' in magazine publishing?

Accepted Answer

A planned schedule of content themes and publication dates across the year

Answer

An editorial calendar maps out planned content, themes, and special issues across a publication period to align editorial strategy and advertising sales.

Question 2

What does 'evergreen content' mean in magazine journalism?

Accepted Answer

Stories that remain relevant and useful regardless of when they are published

Answer

Evergreen content does not become outdated quickly and can be published or referenced at any time without losing its value.

Question 3

What is a 'deck' in magazine layout and design?

Accepted Answer

A secondary headline or subheadline appearing below the main headline

Answer

A deck, also called a subhead or standfirst, appears below the main headline and provides additional context or a preview of the story.

Question 4

Which element of feature writing involves recreating a scene with vivid sensory detail to immerse readers?

Accepted Answer

Scene-setting

Answer

Scene-setting uses descriptive writing to recreate places, events, and atmosphere, drawing readers into the story environment.

Question 5

What does the AP Stylebook primarily govern in magazine and news writing?

Accepted Answer

Consistency in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and word usage

Answer

The AP Stylebook provides standardized rules for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and usage to ensure consistency across journalism publications.

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ - Bachelor of Journalism Practice Test

BSJ Magazine and Feature Writing 2