Question 1

What are some guidelines for writing for Twitter?

Accepted Answer

Have a goal in mind, a purpose to your posting Keep it brief The constraint of 140 characters means that each tweet should only have one or two points of information; more than that ensures that you'll run out of space Use active, descriptive verbs, punctuate for clarity, and drop articles unless they are needed Maintain professionalism in writing; keep your audience in mind and don't use language or phrasing that might be considered offensive.

Question 2

How does blog writing differ from traditional journalistic reporting styles?

Accepted Answer

The, ,opportunity for interaction that can develop with readers.

Question 3

Why is Facebook an effective tool for journalists?

Accepted Answer

Because of its pictorial qualities and the fact that many smartphones offer access to Facebook services It's a good vehicle for readers to point out problems to reporters Facebook is like a modern-day phone book, with photos and biographical details for literally millions of people searchable by name, occupation and demographic categories.

Question 4

YouTube has featured funny videos and political gaffes, but as a medium of news and information, it has failed to reach its potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Major ongoing stories have to be updated every few minutes because Web readers now expect news on demand, as it happens, with constant updates. If it isn't fresh, they'll go somewhere else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Given the fascination people have with online "newspapers," reporters don't have to worry about using visual gimmicks such as boldface, color or bullets in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One real advantage of working online with the Internet as a resource is that a reporter doesn't have to do the research required even a few years ago. Now one can surf the Web, download some facts, figures and quotes without attribution and the story virtually writes itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Twitter has become a medium of news communication. What are the advantages and drawbacks to that development?

Accepted Answer

The major advantage is the ability to re

Question 9

The new technologies "present an opportunity for an interactive relationship with audiences to enlighten and inform in ways in which traditional media could never achieve." But is there a down side to all this technology? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The text dwells on the down side of over

Question 10

One advantage of writing for online is that there is less emphasis on correct punctuation and grammar. With the writing rules being bent for e-mail or Twitter, readers are used to informal language usage; they focus on the content and ignore "mistakes."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The text lists a number of other new media services and applications. List some new ones that have come out since this was written, and explain how you use them or others.

Accepted Answer

This is one will provide an in

Question 12

A related question: Readers have the power to customize their electronic "newspapers," selecting stories or information of interest to them alone. Is this good? Bad? Your thoughts.

Accepted Answer

Like so many things, it can be either Th

Question 13

Technology has always altered our patterns of communication." Explain how.

Accepted Answer

Due to increased stages of efficiency an

Question 14

Increasingly user-friendly software means that people easily and inexpensively can create their own blogs, Websites and YouTube postings. Essentially, this means anyone can become a publisher or broadcaster, bypassing the checks provided by traditional gatekeepers. A good idea, or not? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Here again, there is not neces

Question 15

How do news organizations use Twitter?

Accepted Answer

It is a way to send headlines and links

Question 16

Some rules for writing for the social media?

Accepted Answer

Like other media, know your audience, kn

Question 17

In many respects, online print journalistic writing differs little from newspaper writing. Online news writing is regular news writing, only more so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Ironically, the twenty-first century could be the one with the greatest potential for communication but with a majority of the population uninformed about basic information essential to their well-being." Why? And what can be done, if anything?

Accepted Answer

This is, another intriguing so

Question 19

One difference in online news writing is that the inverted pyramid has generally been abandoned because once the online reader clicks onto a story, they read in entirety, making the traditional story format unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Successful newspaper reporters, broadcast journalists, and public relations practitioners needed to have outstanding writing ability. Now that skill is not enough. What else is necessary?

Accepted Answer

The ability to master the increased inte

What are some guidelines for writing for Twitter?

How does blog writing differ from traditional journalistic reporting styles?

Why is Facebook an effective tool for journalists?

YouTube has featured funny videos and political gaffes, but as a medium of news and information, it has failed to reach its potential.

Major ongoing stories have to be updated every few minutes because Web readers now expect news on demand, as it happens, with constant updates. If it isn't fresh, they'll go somewhere else.

Given the fascination people have with online "newspapers," reporters don't have to worry about using visual gimmicks such as boldface, color or bullets in the text.

One real advantage of working online with the Internet as a resource is that a reporter doesn't have to do the research required even a few years ago. Now one can surf the Web, download some facts, figures and quotes without attribution and the story virtually writes itself.

Twitter has become a medium of news communication. What are the advantages and drawbacks to that development?

The new technologies "present an opportunity for an interactive relationship with audiences to enlighten and inform in ways in which traditional media could never achieve." But is there a down side to all this technology? Explain.

One advantage of writing for online is that there is less emphasis on correct punctuation and grammar. With the writing rules being bent for e-mail or Twitter, readers are used to informal language usage; they focus on the content and ignore "mistakes."

The text lists a number of other new media services and applications. List some new ones that have come out since this was written, and explain how you use them or others.

A related question: Readers have the power to customize their electronic "newspapers," selecting stories or information of interest to them alone. Is this good? Bad? Your thoughts.

Technology has always altered our patterns of communication." Explain how.

How do news organizations use Twitter?

Some rules for writing for the social media?

In many respects, online print journalistic writing differs little from newspaper writing. Online news writing is regular news writing, only more so.

"Ironically, the twenty-first century could be the one with the greatest potential for communication but with a majority of the population uninformed about basic information essential to their well-being." Why? And what can be done, if anything?

One difference in online news writing is that the inverted pyramid has generally been abandoned because once the online reader clicks onto a story, they read in entirety, making the traditional story format unnecessary.

Successful newspaper reporters, broadcast journalists, and public relations practitioners needed to have outstanding writing ability. Now that skill is not enough. What else is necessary?

Communication Theory and News Values

Getting Started: in the Beginning Is the Lead

Legal Considerations in Media Writing

Ethical Considerations in Writing and Reporting

Basics of Writing and Editing

Basic News Stories

Interviewing: Gathering Information From People

Research in Communication

Using Quotations and Sources in News Stories

Features: Alternative Story Types

Preparing Broadcast Copy

Reporting for Radio and Television

Writing News Releases

Writing for Organizational Media

Advocacy and Speechwriting

Advertising Copywriting

Filters

Exam 13: Writing and Reporting in the New New Media

What are some guidelines for writing for Twitter?

How does blog writing differ from traditional journalistic reporting styles?

Why is Facebook an effective tool for journalists?

YouTube has featured funny videos and political gaffes, but as a medium of news and information, it has failed to reach its potential.

Major ongoing stories have to be updated every few minutes because Web readers now expect news on demand, as it happens, with constant updates. If it isn't fresh, they'll go somewhere else.

Given the fascination people have with online "newspapers," reporters don't have to worry about using visual gimmicks such as boldface, color or bullets in the text.

One real advantage of working online with the Internet as a resource is that a reporter doesn't have to do the research required even a few years ago. Now one can surf the Web, download some facts, figures and quotes without attribution and the story virtually writes itself.

Twitter has become a medium of news communication. What are the advantages and drawbacks to that development?

The new technologies "present an opportunity for an interactive relationship with audiences to enlighten and inform in ways in which traditional media could never achieve." But is there a down side to all this technology? Explain.

One advantage of writing for online is that there is less emphasis on correct punctuation and grammar. With the writing rules being bent for e-mail or Twitter, readers are used to informal language usage; they focus on the content and ignore "mistakes."

The text lists a number of other new media services and applications. List some new ones that have come out since this was written, and explain how you use them or others.

A related question: Readers have the power to customize their electronic "newspapers," selecting stories or information of interest to them alone. Is this good? Bad? Your thoughts.

Technology has always altered our patterns of communication." Explain how.

How do news organizations use Twitter?

Some rules for writing for the social media?

In many respects, online print journalistic writing differs little from newspaper writing. Online news writing is regular news writing, only more so.

"Ironically, the twenty-first century could be the one with the greatest potential for communication but with a majority of the population uninformed about basic information essential to their well-being." Why? And what can be done, if anything?

One difference in online news writing is that the inverted pyramid has generally been abandoned because once the online reader clicks onto a story, they read in entirety, making the traditional story format unnecessary.

Successful newspaper reporters, broadcast journalists, and public relations practitioners needed to have outstanding writing ability. Now that skill is not enough. What else is necessary?

Communication Theory and News Values

Getting Started: in the Beginning Is the Lead

Legal Considerations in Media Writing

Ethical Considerations in Writing and Reporting

Basics of Writing and Editing

Basic News Stories

Interviewing: Gathering Information From People

Research in Communication

Using Quotations and Sources in News Stories

Features: Alternative Story Types

Preparing Broadcast Copy

Reporting for Radio and Television

Writing News Releases

Writing for Organizational Media

Advocacy and Speechwriting

Advertising Copywriting

Filters