Bacj 471:Advance Feature Writing Question Paper
Bacj 471:Advance Feature Writing
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 471
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCED FEATURE WRITING
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Question ONE is Compulsory and any other TWO.
Question One
Investigative reporters get their information from people or documents. Write short notes on the following human sources and public records. (30 Marks)
Victims
Experts
Policy
Friends
Court records
Property records
Minutes and transcripts
Income tax records
Question Two
Features are more suitable for popular magazines such as Passion and Parents than mainstream newspapers. Discuss. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Explain at least FOUR ways in which writing for the print media differs from writing for the electronic media. (20 Marks)
Question Four
Explain SIX qualities of a good magazine editor. (20 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss TEN elements of in depth feature writing. (20 Marks)
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