Unit Test 1

Answer these questions in your own word file or write your responses on a sheet of paper; send it to my email or turn it in to me personally.

A.  Quotes and Attribution

1.  What are the key differences between quotes and attribution?  15 points

2.  Explain at least three problems with direct quotations? 15 points

B.  Leads

3.  Make a complete list of all of the different types of leads. Explain what each type of lead is used for- what is its purpose in terms of the type of story it is used for or the way the reporter wishes to organize their information.  Be as thorough as possible.  20 points

4.  What should be present in a good lead and how long should it be?  Why would there be exceptions to these requirements, clearly outlined in your text and notes? 10 points

C.  Media

 5.  What are the major differences between Newspapers and Magazines?  5 points

6.  Make a list of the path of an article- from the reporter to the copy desk chief 2?          15 points

D.  Interviewing

7.  Write a proposal for an interview of the most interesting personality, living or dead.  In this proposal, you must include:  the open and closed ended questions you will ask, what you will wear, how you will address your subject, where you will meet, how you will record the information from the interview, and how you will accomplish an interview in the first place.  Be as thorough as possible, as your preparation is crucial.  You must have at least 12 questions- try to move the interview from less direct questions to increasing directness without offending or insulting your subject in any way; the object is to get them to divulge as much pertinent information as possible.  Be invasive without them knowing it.  20 points