Journalism Jargon

1. The opening paragraph of an article; must include 5Ws
3. Stands for “Opposite-Editorial” because it is found on the page opposite of the Editorial page; includes letters to the editor or articles by editorial reporters.
5. prejudice;the opposite of objectivity
8. A story that reports a news event without bias.
11. His or her work is focused on the 5Ws; No Bias!
12. An article written by, or on behalf of, an editor, giving the news organisation’s opinion on an issue
13. A newspaper that takes a serious look at serious news stories.
14. Conservative Party of Canada and Republican Party of USA. They believe in less government. Favours business and economics, Capital Punishment (Death), less taxes.
16. Usually the opening line that attracts the reader’s attention.
17. The writer’s name, printed at the beginning or end of an article.
18. Stories or photographs provided by wire services for journalists to use in reporting or compiling news. Ex’s include Associated Press (AP) or Reuter

2. Refers to the readership that you are trying to attract. Ex. Age, social status, gender, religion, etc.
4. taking a neutral stance on all stories in order to give a fair representation of events and issues.
6. People that reporters will use to give credibility to their story.
7. The perspective which the story is written.
9. The Liberal Party of Canada or the Democratic Party of USA. Support social assistance program, such as welfare, health care. Support unions, legalized marijuana, abortion/the right to choose, gay marriage, more taxes, the environment.
10. A smaller newspaper that focuses on less serious content, such as celebrity, sports, sensational list stories.
12. A 'gatekeeper' who has the final say on a story
15. A word or short phrase in large type at the top of an article designed to either summarise the news or grab the reader’s attention and make them want to read it