What is the primary reason for participating in the UIL journalism contest?

Understanding News Writing

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Journalism
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10th Grade
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Taylor Mersmann
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To enjoy the virtual student activities conference
To learn about news writing virtually
To win scholarships and advance to higher levels
To meet famous people
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when a news story is described as 'objective'?
It focuses on one side of the story
It is fair and balanced, representing both sides
It is based on the writer's opinion
It includes a lot of descriptive language
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'inverted pyramid' style in news writing?
Focusing only on the facts
Beginning with the most important information and narrowing down
Writing in chronological order
Starting with the least important information
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the lead important in a news story?
It lists all the sources used in the story
It provides the newest, most important information
It summarizes the entire story in detail
It contains the writer's contact information
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is not recommended when writing a lead for a news story?
Including the word 'League Town' unless necessary
Using a quote from a famous person if relevant
Focusing on the most important information
Starting with a date or location
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should a direct quote in a news story do?
Introduce new topics not covered in the story
Only include opinions from famous people
Provide more details and expand on the transition
Repeat the transition before it
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'fact transition' in news writing?
A transition that introduces an opinion
A transition that contradicts the previous paragraph
A transition based on a direct quote from a source
A transition that presents a fact without needing attribution
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