Question 1

Most non-confrontational interviews should be conducted…

Accepted Answer

A)  In press conference situations 
B)  As a conversation, not an interrogation 
C)  On the field or court so as to capture the best emotion 
D)  Without having to be edited or condensed 
A)  In press conference situations 
B)  As a conversation, not an interrogation 
C)  On the field or court so as to capture the best emotion 
D)  Without having to be edited or condensed B

Question 2

Roone Arledge of ABC Sports pioneered what storytelling technique that is still very important for today's sports journalists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incorporating statistics into the game presentation 
B)  Showing stories from multiple camera angles 
C)  Favoring local athletes and events for local audiences 
D)  Telling stories "up close" to emphasize people and personalities 
A)  Incorporating statistics into the game presentation 
B)  Showing stories from multiple camera angles 
C)  Favoring local athletes and events for local audiences 
D)  Telling stories "up close" to emphasize people and personalities D

Question 3

Today's modern sports reporter absolutely must report…

Accepted Answer

A)  On personalities rather than the outcomes or scores of games 
B)  With an emphasis on the visual rather than the written word 
C)  In such a way as not to offend advertisers and audience 
D)  On multiple platforms (web, television, print, etc.) 
A)  On personalities rather than the outcomes or scores of games 
B)  With an emphasis on the visual rather than the written word 
C)  In such a way as not to offend advertisers and audience 
D)  On multiple platforms (web, television, print, etc.) D

Question 4

The starting point for all sports reporting is?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a story to tell and identifying the theme 
B)  Finding the right people to interview 
C)  Using visuals to tell a compelling story 
D)  Finding an approach that all audience members can like 
A)  Having a story to tell and identifying the theme 
B)  Finding the right people to interview 
C)  Using visuals to tell a compelling story 
D)  Finding an approach that all audience members can like

Question 5

The type of sports reporting known as "boosterism" or "homerism" means the reporter:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is getting an unethical financial "boost" from outside sources 
B)  Is slanting coverage to favor hometown teams and athletes 
C)  Tries to boost audience by reporting sensational or lurid stories 
D)  Illegally pays ratings services to boost local audience figures 
A)  Is getting an unethical financial "boost" from outside sources 
B)  Is slanting coverage to favor hometown teams and athletes 
C)  Tries to boost audience by reporting sensational or lurid stories 
D)  Illegally pays ratings services to boost local audience figures

Question 6

For those interested in a career as a sports reporter, the "harsh reality" of the business is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Opportunities for careers are almost non-existent 
B)  You need at least a college degree, and more likely a graduate degree, to succeed 
C)  Most jobs offer unglamorous work at low pay for long hours 
D)  Sports reporting jobs are disappearing, especially in television 
A)  Opportunities for careers are almost non-existent 
B)  You need at least a college degree, and more likely a graduate degree, to succeed 
C)  Most jobs offer unglamorous work at low pay for long hours 
D)  Sports reporting jobs are disappearing, especially in television

Most non-confrontational interviews should be conducted…

Roone Arledge of ABC Sports pioneered what storytelling technique that is still very important for today's sports journalists?

Today's modern sports reporter absolutely must report…

The starting point for all sports reporting is?

The type of sports reporting known as "boosterism" or "homerism" means the reporter:

For those interested in a career as a sports reporter, the "harsh reality" of the business is that:

Introduction to Multimedia Sports Journalism

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Sports Video Production and Sports Photo Journalism

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Exam 4: Basics of Sports Reporting

Most non-confrontational interviews should be conducted…

Roone Arledge of ABC Sports pioneered what storytelling technique that is still very important for today's sports journalists?

Today's modern sports reporter absolutely must report…

The starting point for all sports reporting is?

The type of sports reporting known as "boosterism" or "homerism" means the reporter:

For those interested in a career as a sports reporter, the "harsh reality" of the business is that:

Introduction to Multimedia Sports Journalism

Ethical, Legal and Minority Issues

Preparing for Careers in Multimedia Sports Journalism

Sports Writing for Newspapers, Websites and Magazines

Social Media and Sports Journalism

Sports Public Relations and Sports Information

Television Sports Broadcasting

Sports Radio and Online Sportscasting

Sports Video Production and Sports Photo Journalism

Sports Show Production

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