Writing Articles Quiz Answers

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Question 1 of 9
Which of these article types is the most flexible and popular?
feature
news
research
commentary

feature

Question 2 of 9
What should you NOT include in a pitch or query letter?
sources you plan to speak with
a deadline for responding
your completed article
the editor’s name

your completed article

Question 3 of 9
All of these are great sources for your article content EXCEPT _.
something you saw with your own eyes
something you heard from a friend
something you read in a major news outlet
an interview you did with an expert

something you heard from a friend

Question 4 of 9
Before an interview, it’s a good idea _.
to prepare a list of yes-or-no questions
not to think too much—you want it to feel like a natural conversation
to prepare a list of long, complex questions
to ask your subject if it’s okay to record the interview

to ask your subject if it’s okay to record the interview

Question 5 of 9
One way to organize the ideas in your article is to _.
edit your notes, deleting and cutting/pasting as needed
create a detailed outline with roman numerals
all of these answers
sketch a loose visual roadmap or flow chart

all of these answers

Question 6 of 9
Use your creativity to keep the reader engaged in all parts of your article EXCEPT _.
transitions
the ending
quotations
the “lede” or beginning

quotations

Question 7 of 9
When editing your article, what should you NOT be looking for?
Roman numerals
cliches
fussy language
unnecessary words

Roman numerals

Question 8 of 9
When submitting your article for publication, don’t include _.
a suggested headline
a list of your interview questions
This is not necessary.
photos and captions
your availability in the coming days

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