Alternative forms of writing & Polls

What elements can be used to draw readers into a story besides text?

• Blurb, quote blocks, photo captions, polls, maps, text boxes

• Animations, videos, sound effects

• Interactive quizzes, live discussions

• Detailed descriptions, long paragraphs

According to the Poynter Eye Track 3 Study, 2007, how much more information do readers retain with non-narrative information presentation compared to other forms?

• 20 percent more

• 30 percent more

• 40 percent more

• 50 percent more

What should a journalist consider when deciding whether to cut a story?

• The length of the story only

• The potential impact on readers

• If there is a better way to present the information

• The opinion of the editor only

What is a timeline typically used to represent?

• A sequence of events in chronological order

• A list of people involved in an event

• A detailed description of a single event

• A comparison of statistical data over time

Which of the following best describes the duration that can be covered by a timeline?

• Only events that last a few seconds

• Only events that span multiple years

• Events covering any length of time, from seconds to years

• Only events that occur within a single day

What does a timeline use to represent different events?

• Bar graphs

• Pie charts

• Plot points

• Text descriptions only

What is the purpose of listing the 5W's and H in a fast facts box in journalism?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the event

• To give a quick overview of what happened

• To introduce new topics unrelated to the main story

• To critique the sources of information

Which of the following is NOT a typical use of an info box in journalism stories?

• To tell how to get there and where to find it

• To provide editorial opinions on the topic

• To highlight additional resources

• To add related trivia or statistics

What should be considered before creating a map to ensure it captures interesting information effectively?

• The color and perspective only

• How the eye scans for information

• The use of illustrations only

• Planning the creation process and considering elements like perspective, color, and illustrations

What is a recommended practice when collecting quotes on the same topic from several people?

• Ask a different question to each person

• Ask a closed-ended question that can be answered with a 'yes' or 'no'

• Ask the same open-ended question to everyone

• Only quote one significant person