Diagnostic Test For Journalism
This quiz is aimed at measuring your knowledge of basic concepts and principles in journalism.
- 1.In 50 words or less, write down your expectations.
- 2.Which of the following best describes journalism?
- A.
It is a field of study which involves gathering and delivering information to the public.
- B.
A field of mass communication which is aimed at providing the citizens with information which will make them free and self-governing.
- C.
The study of creating news articles and opinion articles that shall form an informed citizenry.
- D.
None of the above.
- 3.Which of the following is NOT an element of news?
- A.
Timeliness
- B.
Impact
- C.
Oddity
- D.
None of the above
- 4.News writing differs in approach with opinion writing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.This is the most important part of the frontpage, after the name of the newspaper.
- A.
Hammer headline
- B.
Fold
- C.
Ears
- D.
Banner headline
- 6.The newspaper's soul.
- A.
News
- B.
Editorial
- C.
Column
- D.
Feature
- 7.The newspaper's breather
- A.
News
- B.
Editorial
- C.
Column
- D.
Feature
- 8.Which of the following are principles that govern opinion writing?
- A.
Accuracy and Balance
- B.
Accuracy and Fairness
- C.
Balance and Research
- D.
Fairness and Research
- 9.Feature articles can be written in any form or structure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.A feature article may do any of the following except
- A.
Entertain
- B.
Inform
- C.
Educate
- D.
Persuade
- 11.Which of the following will best describe news?
- A.
News is an account of recent events which are significant and interesting.
- B.
News is a record of recent events written in the newspaper.
- C.
News is a record events which are timely and interesting.
- D.
Aimed at informing the public, news consists of stories which are significant to the public.
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