Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Awards

Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Awards

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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Anderson Cooper highlights the impact of journalism and invites viewers to the 2021 Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Awards Ceremony. The event celebrates excellence in audiovisual journalism, recognizing diverse reporting categories from local TV to podcasts. For the first time, 30 finalists have been selected, and the winners will be announced on February 9th.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key roles of journalism according to the video?

To inspire and shed light on injustice

To promote political agendas

To entertain the masses

To increase television ratings

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is inviting viewers to the 2021 Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Awards Ceremony?

Anderson Cooper

Diane Sawyer

Walter Cronkite

Oprah Winfrey

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which types of media are recognized at the Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Awards?

All of the above

Documentaries and online reporting

Only cable network news

Only local TV stations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many finalists were selected for the DuPont Awards for the first time?

10 finalists

30 finalists

40 finalists

20 finalists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is awarded to the winners at the Alfred I. DuPont Columbia University Awards Ceremony?

A gold medal

A crystal plaque

A bronze trophy

A silver baton