Question 1

We should not write like ESPN SportsCenter anchors speak because:

Accepted Answer

A)  The spoken word sometimes does not translate well in print 
B)  Some phrases ("takes it to the house") do not explain the action 
C)  The phrases might alienate some readers 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The spoken word sometimes does not translate well in print 
B)  Some phrases ("takes it to the house") do not explain the action 
C)  The phrases might alienate some readers 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Which is not true:

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of play-by-play used in every game story is determined by the game's outcome. 
B)  Blowouts will include more play-by-play than close games. 
C)  Play-by-play usually is not presented in chronological order 
D)  All statements are not true 
A)  The amount of play-by-play used in every game story is determined by the game's outcome. 
B)  Blowouts will include more play-by-play than close games. 
C)  Play-by-play usually is not presented in chronological order 
D)  All statements are not true B

Question 3

A sports writer's byline atop the story says:

Accepted Answer

A)  He or she is responsible for everything that is written 
B)  The typos are his or her fault 
C)  He or she can take credit for the insightful quotes 
D)  All of the above 
A)  He or she is responsible for everything that is written 
B)  The typos are his or her fault 
C)  He or she can take credit for the insightful quotes 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

A sports journalist's job is to be fair, accurate and provide a historical account of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is not true: Playbyplay in a game story:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the most important part of every game story 
B)  Should be included in every game story 
C)  Needs to be put into the context of the larger story 
D)  Answers B and C 
A)  Is the most important part of every game story 
B)  Should be included in every game story 
C)  Needs to be put into the context of the larger story 
D)  Answers B and C

Question 6

There is only one way to record playbyplay information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With the advent of the Internet:

Accepted Answer

A)  Play-by-play in newspaper stories is less important 
B)  Stories with play-by-play should be posted on the website immediately after the game is finished 
C)  With TV and Internet game coverage, some say written play-by-play is not necessary because the audience watches the game live 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Play-by-play in newspaper stories is less important 
B)  Stories with play-by-play should be posted on the website immediately after the game is finished 
C)  With TV and Internet game coverage, some say written play-by-play is not necessary because the audience watches the game live 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Social media are a great way to present playbyplay in real time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As a sports journalist, you ___ at games.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat good food 
B)  Sit in for the readers 
C)  Have the best seats 
D)  Hang out with athletes 
A)  Eat good food 
B)  Sit in for the readers 
C)  Have the best seats 
D)  Hang out with athletes

Question 10

Using slang in a sports story is a great way to connect with readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

We should not write like ESPN SportsCenter anchors speak because:

Which is not true:

A sports writer's byline atop the story says:

A sports journalist's job is to be fair, accurate and provide a historical account of events.

Which is not true: Playbyplay in a game story:

There is only one way to record playbyplay information.

With the advent of the Internet:

Social media are a great way to present playbyplay in real time.

As a sports journalist, you ___ at games.

Using slang in a sports story is a great way to connect with readers.

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Preparation: Tools for Successful Sports Reporting and Writing

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

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 10: Middles Iv: Playbyplay

We should not write like ESPN SportsCenter anchors speak because:

Which is not true:

A sports writer's byline atop the story says:

A sports journalist's job is to be fair, accurate and provide a historical account of events.

Which is not true: Playbyplay in a game story:

There is only one way to record playbyplay information.

With the advent of the Internet:

Social media are a great way to present playbyplay in real time.

As a sports journalist, you ___ at games.

Using slang in a sports story is a great way to connect with readers.

Introduction: the Field of Sports Journalism

Preparation: Tools for Successful Sports Reporting and Writing

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

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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