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Chapter 01 True/False Self-Quiz
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The tools and technologies that are available to journalists today have changed forever the basic principles of journalism.
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All news outlets need trained journalists with high standards.
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Technology makes it more difficult to keep up with news today than in the past because it is difficult to keep up with all the information.
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People usually stick to only one trusted news source to get all of their news.
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Most news topics, regardless of the source, hold similar interest levels to everyone, no matter their age, socioeconomic status or political leanings.
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Most Americans use four to five devices to keep up with the news.
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Consumers turn to digital or printed newspapers more than any other news source for most news.
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An American Press Institute study found that tech-savvy people use traditional media far less than anyone else.
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Using a metered pay model, The New York Times circulation revenue has now surpassed its advertising revenue.
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The best storytellers are those who give audiences a unique experience.
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Because journalism is primarily about storytelling and accurately communicating through language, it is not necessary for journalists to be proficient with numbers.
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A lead, or lede, is the title that summarizes the story.
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A byline is two or three words that uniquely describe a story, which are placed in the top left hand corner of the first page of copy.
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The process of reviewing, revising and proof reading stories is called "editing."
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