Quiz 1 Flashcards Preview

Beginning Reporting > Quiz 1 > Flashcards

Flashcards in Quiz 1 Deck (7)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Byline

A

The reporter’s name, often followed by credentials. Many papers require that stories be a certain length or written by a staffer to warrant a byline

2
Q

Dateline

A

The location of a story, especially if its written outside the paper’s usual coverage area.

3
Q

Lead

A

The opening of a story. Here, this news lead condenses the key facts of the event into the first paragraph.

4
Q

Quote

A

Someone’s exact words, usually spoken to the reporter during an interview.

5
Q

Attribution

A

A phrase that tells readers the source of a quote OR the source of information used in the story.

6
Q

Headline

A

The big type, written by copy editors, that summarizes the story.

7
Q

Photo

A

Photos are usually shot by staff photographers, free- lancers, or wire