Bacj 370:Specialised Reporting Question Paper
Bacj 370:Specialised Reporting
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 370
UNIT TITLE : SPECIALIZED REPORTING
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions
Question One
Describe the four cardinal sins of specialized reporting.
(12 Marks)
Highlight and explain the skills required for beat reporting.
(8 Marks)
What five tips must a journalist remember when reporting on a specialized subject?
(10 marks)
Question Two
Explain the five specific categories of information a journalist must include in a sports story. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss ways a journalist can use to cultivate sources for investigative stories. (20 marks)
Question Four
State and explain five ways to overcome challenges in reporting science. (20 marks)
Question Five
Describe ten steps of reporting from the courts. (20 marks)
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