Sports Journalism Final

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What is the title of a news story called?

• Lead
• Headline
• Title
• Attribution

What is the main purpose of journalism?

• To convince people to buy certain products
• To entertain people with fictional stories
• To provide information and keep the public informed
• To promote personal opinions and beliefs

Which of the following is an example of bias in journalism?

• Presenting both sides of an issue in a balanced manner
• Including personal opinions in news articles
• Fact-checking information before publishing
• Reporting events accurately without any subjective influence

What is the primary role of a sports journalist?

• Analyzing financial data
• Conducting interviews
• Investigating crimes
• Editing news articles

When writing a news article, it is important to:

• Include personal anecdotes and opinions
• Use subjective language to persuade the reader
• Present facts accurately and objectively
• Only interview individuals who share the author's viewpoint

In sports journalism, what does the term "beat writer" refer to?

• A journalist who covers breaking news stories
• A journalist specializing in a specific sports team or topic
• An investigative journalist reporting on sports corruption
• A journalist who writes opinion pieces

Which of the following is an example of a sports journalism interview question?

• "What is your favorite color?"
• "Tell us about your childhood experiences."
• "What are your thoughts on the team's recent loss?"
• "Do you believe in aliens?"

Which of the following is a potential ethical dilemma for a sports journalist?

• Reporting false information to gain more readership
• Giving preferential treatment to a particular sports team
• Conducting interviews without proper consent
• Writing positive stories about unpopular athletes

What does the term "off the record" mean in journalism?

• The reporter is no longer employed by the newspaper
• The information provided cannot be used in the article
• The news article is published without an author's byline
• The journalist is reporting from outside their usual office