Deck 2: Preparation: Tools for Successful Sports Reporting and Writing

Question 1

College Football Hall of Fame Coach Darrell Royal said, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets ."

A) More preparation
B) Luck
C) Success
D) Opportunity

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What should a reporter do when preparing to cover a game?

A) Attend practice
B) Talk with the coach prior to the game
C) Read previous stories about the teams
D) Answers A and C
E) All of above

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Who said, "Failure to prepare is preparing to fail."?

A) Vince Lombardi
B) John Wooden
C) John Madden
D) Your mom

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When writing a feature story, when should the reporter interview the main subject:

A) Interview the main subject first
B) Conduct research and then interview the main subject
C) Do research and all your interviews before talking to the main subject
D) Answers b and c

Question 5

How can a reporter break the news of the "big announcement" prior to the official announcement?

A) Talk with everyone in the organization
B) Talk with league officials
C) Check online chatter
D) All of the above

Question 6

How does observation improve stories?

A) Using all senses provide a richer storytelling experience
B) It shows that the reporter is engage with your story
C) It allows the reporter to build rapport with sources
D) None of the above

Question 7

A reporter should never consult with other media members to confirm information that has been observed.

Question 8

A reporter should always carry a pencil.

Question 9

Even when using a tape recorder, a reporter should take notes during interviews:

Question 10

Complete this sentence from Chapter 2: "And ignorance is one of the quickest ways to lose ___ with sources and readers."

A) Credibility
B) Trust
C) Friendship
D) Time