Question 1

Newspapers, magazines, books, and other publications are not good sources of information for media writers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It's a good idea to get copies of original documents so you can compare what people have told you with what someone wrote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When you list places for your events, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  go by memory 
B)  don't bother checking the addresses 
C)  Google them 
D)  double-check the addresses 
A)  go by memory 
B)  don't bother checking the addresses 
C)  Google them 
D)  double-check the addresses

Question 4

Why is accuracy important in media writing?

Accepted Answer

Today, the Internet has opened

Question 5

If you find only one source for your story, it's a pretty safe bet you're looking at some level of fake news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why do media professionals matter now more than ever?

Accepted Answer

Media writers are important not only as

Question 7

Newspapers, magazines, books, and other publications ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are too old to be useful in researching your topic 
B)  are not always infallible, but you know from where they came 
C)  are not recommended to use by the author of this book 
D)  no longer exist in the digital age 
A)  are too old to be useful in researching your topic 
B)  are not always infallible, but you know from where they came 
C)  are not recommended to use by the author of this book 
D)  no longer exist in the digital age

Question 8

What are some ways to avoid spreading fake news?

Accepted Answer

Consider the source. If you get informat

Question 9

You need to do a ______ examination of every proper noun in anything you write.

Accepted Answer

A)  word-for-word 
B)  computer-based spell-check 
C)  visual 
D)  letter-by-letter 
A)  word-for-word 
B)  computer-based spell-check 
C)  visual 
D)  letter-by-letter

Question 10

______ sources retell or interpret what the primary sources provided them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Quantitative 
D)  Secondary 
A)  Primary 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Quantitative 
D)  Secondary

Question 11

When you have to write something and attribute it to a source, you should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stick to what the person said 
B)  go by memory 
C)  make it as powerful a quote as possible 
D)  paraphrase as often as possible 
A)  stick to what the person said 
B)  go by memory 
C)  make it as powerful a quote as possible 
D)  paraphrase as often as possible

Question 12

In most cases, .gov and .edu sites can be more trustworthy than .com, .net, or .us sites, which anyone can start.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is not necessary to get copies of original documents, because people remember what they have said.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are some tips for basic fact checking?

Accepted Answer

Check spelling. Accuracy is about making

Question 15

Accuracy is the most important aspect of your job, regardless of whether you are publishing a newspaper, broadcasting a news report, issuing a press release, or sending out an advertisement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is a simple fact check?

Accepted Answer

A)  defining your sources 
B)  citing your quotes 
C)  defining your facts 
D)  examining each fact for inaccuracies 
A)  defining your sources 
B)  citing your quotes 
C)  defining your facts 
D)  examining each fact for inaccuracies

Question 17

What is "fake news?"

Accepted Answer

Fake news takes on a variety of meanings

Question 18

Why is journalism so picky?

Accepted Answer

The goal of good media writers is to inf

Question 19

What is the goal of good media writers?

Accepted Answer

A)  to entertain the audience 
B)  to inform the readers 
C)  to persuade the audience 
D)  to reinforce the audience's beliefs 
A)  to entertain the audience 
B)  to inform the readers 
C)  to persuade the audience 
D)  to reinforce the audience's beliefs

Question 20

Where information comes from is not important in determining how much credence you should put into a story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Newspapers, magazines, books, and other publications are not good sources of information for media writers.

It's a good idea to get copies of original documents so you can compare what people have told you with what someone wrote.

When you list places for your events, ______.

Why is accuracy important in media writing?

If you find only one source for your story, it's a pretty safe bet you're looking at some level of fake news.

Why do media professionals matter now more than ever?

Newspapers, magazines, books, and other publications ______.

What are some ways to avoid spreading fake news?

You need to do a ______ examination of every proper noun in anything you write.

______ sources retell or interpret what the primary sources provided them.

When you have to write something and attribute it to a source, you should ______.

In most cases, .gov and .edu sites can be more trustworthy than .com, .net, or .us sites, which anyone can start.

It is not necessary to get copies of original documents, because people remember what they have said.

What are some tips for basic fact checking?

Accuracy is the most important aspect of your job, regardless of whether you are publishing a newspaper, broadcasting a news report, issuing a press release, or sending out an advertisement.

What is a simple fact check?

What is "fake news?"

Why is journalism so picky?

What is the goal of good media writers?

Where information comes from is not important in determining how much credence you should put into a story.

Know Your Audience

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Interviewing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Law and Ethics in Media Writing

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters

Exam 2: Being Accurate, Relying on the Facts

Newspapers, magazines, books, and other publications are not good sources of information for media writers.

It's a good idea to get copies of original documents so you can compare what people have told you with what someone wrote.

When you list places for your events, ______.

Why is accuracy important in media writing?

If you find only one source for your story, it's a pretty safe bet you're looking at some level of fake news.

Why do media professionals matter now more than ever?

Newspapers, magazines, books, and other publications ______.

What are some ways to avoid spreading fake news?

You need to do a ______ examination of every proper noun in anything you write.

______ sources retell or interpret what the primary sources provided them.

When you have to write something and attribute it to a source, you should ______.

In most cases, .gov and .edu sites can be more trustworthy than .com, .net, or .us sites, which anyone can start.

It is not necessary to get copies of original documents, because people remember what they have said.

What are some tips for basic fact checking?

Accuracy is the most important aspect of your job, regardless of whether you are publishing a newspaper, broadcasting a news report, issuing a press release, or sending out an advertisement.

What is a simple fact check?

What is "fake news?"

Why is journalism so picky?

What is the goal of good media writers?

Where information comes from is not important in determining how much credence you should put into a story.

Know Your Audience

Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Basic Media Writing

Interviewing

Writing for Websites and Blogs

Social Media

Law and Ethics in Media Writing

Reporting: The Basics and Beyond

Writing for Traditional Print News Products

Writing for Broadcast

Public Relations

Advertising

Marketing

Filters