Bacj 252:Analysis And Opinion Writing Question Paper
Bacj 252:Analysis And Opinion Writing
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 252
UNIT TITLE : ANALYSIS AND OPINION WRITING
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY Other TWO
Question One
One position is that the government should hold talks with the Mombasa Republican Council (MRC). The other is that the government must never ever hold talks with a secessionist movement. Write a 500 word editorial in support or opposition to negotiations with the MRC. (30marks)
Question Two
"All too often reporters introduce personal biases and support for vested interests in so called news analysis. They cloud rather than clear the news for readers, viewers and listeners." Do you agree with this statement? Explain
your answer. (20marks)
Question Three
What are the essential tools a reporter who sets out to analyze a news event should equip himself or herself with? What is the importance of each tool?
(20marks)
Question Four
"Most audiences will remember the opening and closing remarks of speakers; never the bulk of the speeches." Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (20marks)
Question Five
A great newspaper, it is often said, is actually a nation in conversation. Is this a true reflection of Kenyan newspapers? Explain your answer. (20marks)
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