Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 E

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A reporter should always carry a pencil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How does observation improve stories?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

A reporter should always carry a pencil.

How does observation improve stories?

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

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

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

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Sports Writing: the Basics

Beginnings I: Leads

Beginnings Ii: Advanced Lead Writing

Beginnings Iii: Overused Leads

Middles I: Story Structures

Middles Ii: Effective Interviewing

International Sports Reporting

Middles Iv: Playbyplay

Story Endings

Other Types of Stories I: Sidebars

Other Types of Stories Ii: Previews and Follows

Other Types of Stories Iii: Sports Columns

Other Types of Stories Iv: Features and Profiles

Other Types of Stories V: Sports News and Enterprise

Final Points I: Stylistic Errors to Avoid

Final Points Ii: Sports Journalism Ethics

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

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

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

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

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

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

A reporter should always carry a pencil.

How does observation improve stories?

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

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

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

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Sports Writing: the Basics

Beginnings I: Leads

Beginnings Ii: Advanced Lead Writing

Beginnings Iii: Overused Leads

Middles I: Story Structures

Middles Ii: Effective Interviewing

International Sports Reporting

Middles Iv: Playbyplay

Story Endings

Other Types of Stories I: Sidebars

Other Types of Stories Ii: Previews and Follows

Other Types of Stories Iii: Sports Columns

Other Types of Stories Iv: Features and Profiles

Other Types of Stories V: Sports News and Enterprise

Final Points I: Stylistic Errors to Avoid

Final Points Ii: Sports Journalism Ethics

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