Chapter 01 True/False Self-Quiz

. The tools and technologies that are available to journalists today have changed forever the basic principles of journalism.

. All news outlets need trained journalists with high standards.

. Technology makes it more difficult to keep up with news today than in the past because it is difficult to keep up with all the information.

. People usually stick to only one trusted news source to get all of their news.

. Most news topics, regardless of the source, hold similar interest levels to everyone, no matter their age, socioeconomic status or political leanings.

. Most Americans use four to five devices to keep up with the news.

. Consumers turn to digital or printed newspapers more than any other news source for most news.

. An American Press Institute study found that tech-savvy people use traditional media far less than anyone else.

. Using a metered pay model, The New York Times circulation revenue has now surpassed its advertising revenue.

. The best storytellers are those who give audiences a unique experience.

. Because journalism is primarily about storytelling and accurately communicating through language, it is not necessary for journalists to be proficient with numbers.

. A lead, or lede, is the title that summarizes the story.

. A byline is two or three words that uniquely describe a story, which are placed in the top left hand corner of the first page of copy.

. The process of reviewing, revising and proof reading stories is called "editing."

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