Types of Sources [11]

On average, how many sources should you have for a story?

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 2-4

A primary source is

• the expert

• the eyewitness

• the town gossip

• the internet troll

These are needed to help tell the story and validate information.

• primary

• seconday

• anonymous

• unreliable

Which of the following is a primary source for a story about Homecoming?

• Student Council sponsor of event

• rival school board member

• volleyball team members

• someone who doesn't want to be named

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source for a story about wrestlers going to state?

• the coach

• team member who lost

• parent of wrestler

• president of booster club

This type of source adds another perspective to the story.

• primary

• secondary

• anonymous

• head boy / girl

To avoid questions about plagiarism and or fabrication, it is best to avoid using anonymous sources

• TRUE

• FALSE

Only grant anonymity if:

• sources privacy & reputation is a concern

• you can't get the info any other way

• info is important enough the reader won't question it

• the sources is a friend

If you, as the reporter, want to use an anonymous source, you should first consult

• advisor

• editor

• other reporters

• the public

There is no substitute for

• accuracy

• butter

• opinions

• good quotes