Reporter Training Quiz: News Gathering

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Email *

Name *

Which is NOT a reason interviewing by email is discouraged? *

1 point

It generates quotes that are less spontaneous and often less truthful

It is less convenient

It limits the ability to ask follow-up questions

It narrows the possible scope of the interview

In an interview, the first question you ask your source should be: *

1 point

How do you spell your name?

What do you want to talk about?

What is your title?

When did you stop beating your wife?

Which is NOT a reason it's important to record direct quotes during an interview? *

1 point

Direct quotes add interest to the story

Direct quotes contribute to a multiplicity of voices and perspectives

Direct quotes contribute to the accuracy of the story

Direct quotes included out of context help with the "gotcha" factor you're going for

Which is NOT a reason stories should have multiple sources? *

1 point

Accuracy

Fairness/balance

Interest

Length

Which is NOT a reason it's important to fact-check your sources? *

1 point

Factual errors damage a newspaper's credibility

Sources may make mistakes

The newspaper is responsible for factual errors even if they're statements made by a source

Your sources are probably deliberately lying to you

From the interviewing activity, please write down your THREE best questions and TWO best direct quotes. *

5 points

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