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Dpa 109: Feature Writing Question Paper

Dpa 109: Feature Writing

Course:Diploma In Journalism And Mass Communication

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2009

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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MMUST)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
COURSE CODE: DPA 109
COURSE TITLE: FEATURE WRITING

DATE: 23rd April 2009 TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer Only 4 questions. Question 1 is compulsory.

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1. Write a topical feature in any ONE of the following topic areas:
(a) Science
(b) Politics
(c) Social Issues
(25 marks)

2. (a) What are the 3 important parts of a feature? (9marks)

(b) Define a feature article. (6 marks)

3. a) What is a feature profile? (5 marks)

b) Explain 5 main ways in which profiles benefit the readers. (10 marks)

4. Discuss the elements of a well written feature article. (15marks)

5. (a) Why is editing necessary for the working journalist? Discuss 5 reasons. (10 marks)

(b) Explain to a lay person what you understand by the term “Editing”. (5 marks)

6. “Features are the reflection of what goes on in society”. Discuss the above
statement in relation to the value of writing features. (15 marks)

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