Why, yes! And the Journalism Department has something to say about it.
There are 8 sections of this class, and while each instructor writes an exam tailored to their section, the Department issues guidelines to make sure there's some consistency across the board. I got those guidelines today, and now I share them with you!
We'll talk more about this on Friday. For now, enjoy!
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Section 1: (20 points)
Current Events: 10 questions, open-ended, not matching or multiple choice.
Two points each, one for correct identification, the other for identifying why the person/place/thing has been in the news.
Section 2: (20 points)
Terminology: 10 questions, open-ended not matching or multiple choice.
2 points each, one for correct definition of term, the other for identifying how it fits into journalism or a relevant example.
Section 3: (20 points)
Short answer: Journalism History
Explain terms/dates/etc succinctly, relating answers to journalism history.
Section 4: (40 points total)
Short Essays (2 x 20 pts)
Give four essay questions, allow students to choose two. Relate the questions to discussions, guest speakers, readings, and assignments from your section.
Current events:
ReplyDeleteNational Organization of Women called California gubernatorial candidate, Meg Whitman a _____
Two members of The View left the stage during an interview with whom?
Ben Roethlisberger will return as quarterback for what football team?
Journalism History Midterm Questions
ReplyDelete1.What significant invention was invented in Germany in 1456?
2.What was the first newspaper published in America and how long did it last?
3.What significant court case in 1735 involved seditious libel?
4.How did the stamp act affect newspapers?
5.What newspaper element came about as a result of the Union Army in the Civil War and why?
6.How did the inverted pyramid come about?
7.What was the effect of the creation of the Associated Press?
8.What was the Biltmore Agreement?
Media ownership
ReplyDeletebiases
liability
selective exposer/retention/perception
inverted pyramids
elite stage/popular/specialized
editorial and integrity
sensationalism
muckraking-journalism
shock radio
special intrest magazines
webzines
postage act of 1879
brand insanity
steve rhodes- beachwood
everyblock.com
censorship
penny press
yellow journalism
visual journalism
facebook owner- mark zuflsdkjgod
news hole
ethic press
editorial interdependence
public education
rural free delivery
Obama had a book thrown at him
ReplyDeleteLawsuit against healthcare plan
Hilary Swank will star in movie called Conviction
Prince in going to tour
Zhala is still missing
NY trying to pass legislation requiring animal abusers to register