Chapters 11,13,14,15 – Flashcards
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a press release or conference. information a reporter receives from a source.
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Layer I
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background information
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Layer II
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interpreting the information you are given
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Layer III
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a staged event to put a spin on the way reporter and public should interpret events. an example is a state of the union address
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Pseudo Event
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when a individual inadvertently blurts information about a controversial topic out to the media to test the public's reaction. the source cannot be sued.
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Trial Balloons
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explains what the story is about
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Background Information
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when a news media outlet fills the public in on something that could happen. examples include survey on increases in professor's pay and features on people who are old and die soon
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Anticipatory Journalism
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human sources, physical sources, and online sources. reporters should realize none of these sources are 100% reliable because they are all created by humans.
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Three Kinds of Sources
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did the person actually see it happen; is the person a competent observer; can the source supply precise details that are consistent with the facts; are several sources offering the same information
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Reliability Questions
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books, documents
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Physical Sources
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the method of news outlets today to run a stub on the story and then spend the next couple days getting it right and publishing a full story later
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Revolutionary Journalism
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news and feature interviews
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Two Kinds of Interviews
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prepare carefully; establish a relationship; ask questions that are relevant; listen and watch attentively
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Four Principles of Interviewing
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identity yourself; state the purpose; make clear the material will be used; how long interview will take; keep as short as possible; ask questions the source can answer
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Ground Rules of Interviewing
