Bacj 471:Advance Feature Writing Question Paper
Bacj 471:Advance Feature Writing
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 471
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCED FEATURE WRITING
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY Other TWO
Question One
"A picture is worthy more than a thousand words". With that statement in mind highlight and discuss the various ways that could be used in illustrating a feature article. (30marks)
Question Two
What is journalistic criticism? How does it differ from literary critism?
Discuss the methods available for evaluating a work of art.
Discuss the various sections of a book review.
(20marks)
Question Three
Compare and contrast newspaper and magazine articles. (20marks)
Question Four
To be able to choose the right topic to write a feature story on, one needs to know, the attributes of a good feature subject. Highlight and discuss those attributes. (20marks)
Question Five
When a feature has been drafted and before it is submitted to the editor, it is important to revise it using some bench-marks to enhance its quality. Name and explain those benchmarks. (20marks)
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