Campus Journalism

11問 • 2年前

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A ______ is a brief description (usually no longer than 500 words or two paragraphs) of a story intended to convince an editor, producer or publisher to commission the piece.

pitch

Why is it important to know how to pitch a story?

to convince publishers to publish your article

No matter what industry you work in, the first step to pitching your story is knowing the story you want to tell.

know the story you want to tell

Though there are different ways to start your pitch, it is important to engage your reader's attention with the first line.

introduce your story with an engaging opening line

After describing the story you want to tell, explain why the story is urgent, interesting or meaningful for the publication's target audience.

explain why they should publish your story

After presenting your pitch, thank the editor for their time and consideration.

thank them for their time

Journalists recognize two kinds of interview subjects:

open-ended questions and closed-ended questions

Use __________ questions (often expressed as a statement) when a subject won’t open up: 1. Tell me about your son. 2. Talk about that for a minute. 3. Describe what you did at that point.

open-ended

Use _________ questions when a subject won’t shut up, or is being vague or evasive: 1. Did you take the money? 2. What was her name? 3. How many hikers are missing? 4. When did he graduate?

closed-ended

List down 5 Interviewing Techniques

dress with respect for the person you are interviewing write down key questions before the interview avoid ambush interviews be honest don’t mislead your source

During the interview

make eye contact use the interviewee’s name take good notes discreetly observe the surroundings

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問題一覧

A ______ is a brief description (usually no longer than 500 words or two paragraphs) of a story intended to convince an editor, producer or publisher to commission the piece.

pitch

Why is it important to know how to pitch a story?

to convince publishers to publish your article

No matter what industry you work in, the first step to pitching your story is knowing the story you want to tell.

know the story you want to tell

Though there are different ways to start your pitch, it is important to engage your reader's attention with the first line.

introduce your story with an engaging opening line

After describing the story you want to tell, explain why the story is urgent, interesting or meaningful for the publication's target audience.

explain why they should publish your story

After presenting your pitch, thank the editor for their time and consideration.

thank them for their time

Journalists recognize two kinds of interview subjects:

open-ended questions and closed-ended questions

Use __________ questions (often expressed as a statement) when a subject won’t open up: 1. Tell me about your son. 2. Talk about that for a minute. 3. Describe what you did at that point.

open-ended

Use _________ questions when a subject won’t shut up, or is being vague or evasive: 1. Did you take the money? 2. What was her name? 3. How many hikers are missing? 4. When did he graduate?

closed-ended

List down 5 Interviewing Techniques

dress with respect for the person you are interviewing write down key questions before the interview avoid ambush interviews be honest don’t mislead your source

During the interview

make eye contact use the interviewee’s name take good notes discreetly observe the surroundings