Bacj 122:Broadcast News Reporting Question Paper
Bacj 122:Broadcast News Reporting
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 122
UNIT TITLE : BROADCAST NEWS REPORTING
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any two others.
Question One
Define the term Broadcast journalism and explain how it differs from other forms of journalism.
(10 Marks)
Broadcast writing is said to be conversational and informal. Discuss.
(10 Marks)
Discuss any five basic elements a broadcast writer should consider.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Define a feature.
(2 Marks)
Explain four uses of a feature.
(8 Marks)
Explain the meaning of the following terms used in feature writing:
Nut graph.
(5 Marks)
The "thread."
(5 Marks)
Question Three
Name and explain four types of broadcast scripts.
(12 Marks)
What four steps would you take when writing a radio or TV news script?
(8 Marks)
Question Four
Write a five minute TV documentary script on a topic of your choice.
(10 Marks)
Identify and explain the antical visual elements you need to consider when writing a TV script.
(10 Marks)
Question Five
Explain any five steps you would consider when writing for a talk show.
(10 Marks)
Discuss five qualities you would look for in a TV news anchor or a radio presenter.
(10 Marks)
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