Journalistic Writing Skills Quiz
Test your knowledge and application of core journalistic writing principles. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Which of the following is NOT a core principle of journalistic ethics?
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Accuracy
Objectivity
Sensationalism
Fairness
Select the best headline for a news article about a local science fair winner.
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Local Student Triumphs at Science Fair
Science Fair Winner Announced
Big Win at Local Event
Student Does Something Amazing
Which sentence demonstrates proper attribution?
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"The event was a success," said Smith.
"The event was a success," Smith.
"The event was a success," according to.
Smith said the event.
How important is fact-checking before publishing a story?
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Which of the following best describes the 'inverted pyramid' structure?
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Most important information first, details follow
Chronological order of events
Opinion at the top, facts at the bottom
Summary at the end
Identify the AP style-compliant sentence.
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The mayor said Tuesday the project will begin soon.
The Mayor said on Tuesday, the project will begin soon.
The mayor, said Tuesday the project will begin soon.
The project will begin soon the mayor said Tuesday.
Rate your confidence in distinguishing between news and opinion writing.
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Match the journalistic term to its correct definition.
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Definition
Lead
A concise summary of an article's main point
A statement of the writer's beliefs
A direct quote from a source
Background information
Editorial
A concise summary of an article's main point
A statement of the writer's beliefs
A direct quote from a source
Background information
Attribution
A concise summary of an article's main point
A statement of the writer's beliefs
A direct quote from a source
Background information
Context
A concise summary of an article's main point
A statement of the writer's beliefs
A direct quote from a source
Background information
Which of the following is an example of unbiased reporting?
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Reporting both sides of an issue without personal opinion
Favoring one side in the article
Using persuasive language to support a claim
Ignoring facts that contradict your viewpoint
When quoting a source, which is the correct way to introduce the quote?
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According to Dr. Lee, "The results were conclusive."
"The results were conclusive." Dr. Lee according to.
"The results were conclusive," Dr. Lee said.
Dr. Lee said. The results were conclusive.
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