Journalism Scavenger Hunt
This is an Internet research assignment to use as an introduction to journalism for students. The assignment requires a variety of research sources for students to use. It takes about three days and is supposed to be fun.
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1. What individual is responsible for writing the First Amendment?
2. List five facts about the First Amendment.
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3. What document lists the First Amendment?
4. How many words are in the First Amendment?
5. Define libel.
6. Define slander.
7. What is the Pulitzer Prize? How much money does an individual win?
8. Name the movie which reveals the press's role in uncovering a story that forced a president to resign.
9. Who is Mike Barnicle? From what newspaper was he fired and why?
10.Identify each of the following journalists and why they are famous.
a. Bob Woodward
b. William Randolph Hearst?
c. Helen Thomas
11.Who is Tom Brokaw and what books did he write?
12.Who is Alan Diaz and why is he noteworthy?
13.What motto does The New York Times print in its upper left corner?
14.What is The Associated Press?
15.What is Gannett?
16.What is Knight Ridder?
17.What is The Freedom Forum?
18.What is the American Society of Newspaper Editors?
19.Who is the founder of USA Today and where is he from (provide city and state)?
20.How many newspapers does our school library carry?
21.What is the difference between a publisher and an editor?
22.Explain Tinker v. Des Moines. Why is it important to school press?
23.Explain Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. Why is it important to school press?
24.Define yellow journalism.
25.Define censorship.
26.List five books that have been censored
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Extra credit:
27. Find and copy the news story that won a Pulitzer Prize but was made up.
Intro to Journalism Web Quest
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As a journalist in training, your first job is to find out all you can about the trade. This webquest will take you through five areas of publication, including news coverage, journalism law, journalism history, the elements of journalism and journalism style. Your task is to find out all you can about each area, according to the guided questions provided. I’m just asking you to skim the surface and get exposed to the possibilities.
You may work with an assigned partner. Click on the essential “resource” links listed at the end of each activity to help you in your quest. Hand-write your answers on the hard copy version of the question sheet as neatly and extensively as you can. Feel free to write on the back or attach another paper. Each of you should have your own, individual question sheets completed. Follow the same steps for all five activities. There should be enough time to finish each activity in class. However, if you need more time, the classroom is open until 3:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. Good luck!
Covering stories
1. Explain why “diversity of coverage” is important. Give an example of how we might address diversity in our publication.
2. Locate and list three web site addresses for different high school newspapers featured online. What kinds of stories interest you? Do you think similar stories would be worthwhile in our publication? Why or Why not?
Resources :
http://www.poynter.org/centerpiece/highschool
Journalism law
1. What is the Freedom of Information Act?
2. What is libel?
3. List six defenses for libel.
4. What can be copyrighted?
5. What are three things publications can do to avoid copyright infringement?
6. How does the First Amendment apply to schools?
Resources:
http://www.rcfp.org/handbook/viewpage.cgi
http://www.poynter.org/centerpiece/highschool/
http://www.highschooljournalism.org/Students/whatdotheydo.htm
Journalism history
1. What historical quote about newspapers do you like the most? Why?
2. What was the first true newspaper written in English? Where and when was it published?
3. What was the first colonial newspaper? Who published it? When?
4. List three facts about John Peter Zenger.
5. How did the price of newspapers influence and/or affect society during the post war years?
6. What do you think the role of the free press is today, compared to the historical free press?
Resources:
http://www.historicpages.com/nprhist.html
http://www.jteacher.com/history.html
http://www.jteacher.com/history2.html
Journalism elements
1. Write definitions for the following terms:
1. plagiarism
2. lead
3. graf
4. fair comment and criticism
5. editor
6. reporter
2. Write definitions for the following terms. Find an example for each in a published newpaper, cut out, glue on a separate sheet of paper and label:
1. summary lead
2. anecdotal lead
3. transition
4. hard news
5. human interest story
6. soft lead
7. sidebar
8. nut paragraph or nutgraf
Resources :
http://www.highschooljournalism.org/Students/whatdotheydo.html
For this webquest, you will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Did you cooperate and work well with your partner? (30 pts)
2. Did you conduct yourself in a professional manner in computer use? (10 pts)
3. Did you stay on task? (10 pts)
4. Did you provide thoughtful, thorough and insightful answers? (20 pts)
5. Did you make an obvious effort to keep your work neat? (10 pts)
6. Did you meet your deadline? (20 pts)
Adapted from a non copyrighted webquest written by Ms. Sylvia Dana, Capital High School; Flight Newspaper & Talon Yearbook; frozencokes@yahoo.com
October News
Senior Annual Ad sales: We are continuing Quarter Page and Eighth Page Ad Sales through the end of the month. We have a limited number of ads available and they are being offered on a First Come First Served Basis. Order ASAP to be sure to get your special senior an Ad.
The first edition of the Newspaper came out today. Look for it at the Chickasaw Journal/ Times Post office.
Business Ads: If you would like to advertise in our December issue of The Topper Times, Please contact Shari Chumley, Miriam Garner, or any of the Journalism class. One of our students will contact you for your information.
December Edition Special: Advertise in December, March, & May Edition for only $50. (a $10 savings)
Or Buy a Double Business Card Ad in December and save $10 off the Annual Ad cost. Quarter Page only $65 or Eighth Page $40.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Chumley or Mrs. Garner.
Shari Chumley: schumley@houston.k12.ms.us
Miriam Garner: mgarner@houston.k12.ms.us
School Phone: (662) 456-3320
Journalism Ads
Senior Ad sales are already in full swing.
We will begin selling Business Ads this week.
Business Ads will be available in the following sizes:
For the Annual, Topper Memories:
Quarter Page Ads -- $75
Eighth Page Ads -- $50
For the paper, Topper Times:
Small Business Card Size (2 x 4 inches): $20
Double Business Card Size (4 x 4 inches): $30
Specials:
Buy an ad in all 4 issues of the Topper Times newspaper and receive one ad free.
4 Small Business Ads : $60
4 Large Business Ads: $90
You must order and pay for all ads up front in order to get the free ad.
One time only:
buy 4 ads in the Topper Times and receive a Topper Memories annual ad for the student price.
With the purchase of 4 newspaper ads:
Quarter page Ad is only $50
Eighth of a page Ad is only $30
Deadlines:
We must receive your ad and ad contract by September 23 in order to publish in the first issue of the Topper Times.
The deadline for the Annual Ad is October 15.
If you are going to order ads for the Newspaper separately, the deadlines are as follows:
October Issue: September 23
December Issue: November 25
March Issue: February 17
May Issue: April 21
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