CJE News Writing & Reporting Fundamentals Flashcards
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Which story structure places the most newsworthy information at the beginning and least important at the end?
Answer: Inverted pyramid
The inverted pyramid places the most critical facts first so editors can cut from the bottom without losing essential information.
In AP Style, which of the following is the correct way to write a date?
Answer: March 30, 2026
AP Style uses month name, day numeral (no ordinal suffix), comma, and four-digit year.
What is the primary purpose of a nut graf in a feature story?
Answer: To explain why the story matters to readers
The nut graf tells readers why the story is significant and why they should keep reading.
Which sourcing guideline requires journalists to seek comment from a person before publishing negative information about them?
Answer: Right of reply
The right of reply principle ensures fairness by giving subjects of negative coverage a chance to respond before publication.
When teaching students to identify a story angle, an adviser should emphasize which key question?
Answer: What is the unique focus that makes this story relevant to this audience?
The angle is the specific perspective or focus that makes a story relevant and compelling to a particular audience.
Which type of lead begins with an anecdote or scene to draw readers into the story?
Answer: Delayed lead
A delayed (or soft) lead uses a narrative scene or anecdote before transitioning to the news peg.