Bacj 122:Broadcast News Reporting Question Paper
Bacj 122:Broadcast News Reporting
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 122
UNIT TITLE : BROADCAST NEWS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Explain five of the main differences between print media and broadcast media.
(10 marks)
There are clearly distinct writing styles between print, radio and television. Give at least five explanations of these differences.
(10 marks)
The internet and the World Wide Web have changed how news is gathered and distributed. Identify at least five of these changes.
(10 marks)
Question Two
The broadcast news story goes through a fine stage production process. Identify the five stages of the process as you highlight the most important things to observe to ensure for a professionally done reporting (20 marks)
Question Three
A news angle can be explained as the approach a journalist takes to a story.
Giving examples, explain the reasons that bring about different angles.
How do the 5Ws and the H relate to the angle?
(20 marks)
Question Four
Broadcast reporters are often faced by many ethical dilemmas. Identify and clearly explain at least three ethical dilemmas that our local journalists experience in the course of their jobs. (20 marks)
Question Five
The icing on the cake in broadcast news is how the bulletin is presented. Discuss the following presentation elements as you give clear examples:
Posture and preparation
Delivery
Pitch and intonation
Microphone technique.
(20 marks)
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