B.J.M.C. (Semester (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2018
NEWS REPORTING, EDITING AND OPINION WRITINGS
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Fill in the blanks: 07
decides which news stories are printed in the newspaper.
A is used to give credit to the reporter for exclusive news story.
Watergate story is an example of news.
Information about the publication of the newspaper such as editor,
publisher, place of publication etc, is given in
Middle appears in newspaper on page.
Main source for crime story is
First paragraph of news is known as
Answer in one sentence. 07
What is Banner?
What is meaning of gatekeeper?
What is column?
What is long form of D.T.P.?
What is Style Book?
What is curtain raiser?
What is beat?
Q.2 Answer the following questions. 10
What are the functions and types of headlines?
Describe duties and qualities of a reporter?
Q.3 Answer the following questions. (Any One) 15
Define news. What are six basic questions to be answered in news?
Discuss the procedure for writing news.
Explain the role and responsibilities of the editor. What are the key skills
required for editorial writing?
Q.4 Answer the following questions. (Any One) 15
What is a feature? Differentiate between and in-depth news. Illustrate.
How would you assess the newsworthiness of an event? Describe with
suitable examples.
Q.5 Write Short Notes. (Any Four) 16
Duties of Sub-Editor
Press Conference
Letters to Editor
Development Reporting
Responsibilities of foreign correspondent