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Media and Communication - Journalism

Here you will learn some English words related to journalism such as "news agency", "coverage", and "media bias".

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news
[noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: Breaking news about the earthquake spread rapidly across social media.
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an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

Ex: news agency’s report was picked up by newspapers around the world .
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an article published to report the news

Ex: news article about rising inflation caught my attention this morning .
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a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

Ex: She prepared several questions for the news conference.
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news desk
[noun]

the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news

Ex: He worked at news desk, managing the coverage of major events .
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the act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication

Ex: newsgathering requires journalists to adhere to ethical guidelines and verify information to maintain credibility with their audience .
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piece
[noun]

an article in a TV or radio broadcast or in a magazine or newspaper

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the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.

Ex: The magazine featured human interest article about a family who rebuilt their home after a natural disaster .
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interview
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a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

Ex: The journalist conducted interview with the politician regarding recent policy changes .
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the news media or journalism profession as a societal institution that acts as a watchdog, providing independent scrutiny and holding the other three branches of government accountable

Ex: Citizens rely on fourth estate to keep them informed about both local and global events .
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the collective power and influence of online communities, social media, and independent bloggers or citizen journalists, which serve as an additional force shaping public opinion and providing alternative perspectives outside of traditional media channels

Ex: Many people now turn to fifth estate, like blogs and social media , for news instead of traditional newspapers .
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the specific writing and presentation conventions used in journalism to convey information accurately, concisely, and objectively

Ex: news style for online articles can be different from print due to space limitations .
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the potential favoritism or partiality of media organizations or journalists towards certain ideologies or perspectives, which may impact the objectivity and fairness of their news reporting

Ex: He noticed media bias in the way the event was covered on different channels .
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report
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a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published

Ex: The news report covered the latest developments in the case.
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the practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources

Ex: fact-checking process revealed that some of the statistics were outdated .
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coverage
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the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The radio stationcoverage of local sports is popular among listeners .
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newsroom
[noun]

a place in radio or television stations or a newspaper office where news is reviewed and put together to be broadcast or published

Ex: newsroom was equipped with state-of-the-art technology to facilitate the production of high-quality content .
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roundup
[noun]

a summary of the most significant news

Ex: The magazine 's roundup of technology news reviews the latest gadgets , apps , and innovations in the industry .
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scoop
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a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

Ex: The journalistscoop on the company 's financial scandal earned her recognition and respect within the industry .
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a prestigious award given annually in the United States for exceptional achievements in journalism, literature, music, and other categories, recognizing excellence and significant contributions to their respective fields

Ex: The playwright ’s latest work was recognized with Pulitzer Prize for drama , earning widespread acclaim .
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a writing and storytelling technique commonly used in journalism, where the most important and essential information is presented at the beginning of a news article, followed by supporting details arranged in descending order of significance

Ex: She learned that inverted pyramid is a common technique for news writing to highlight the most critical information first .
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source
[noun]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

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the recurring process of news creation, dissemination, and replacement within a given time frame

Ex: Many news outlets try to stay ahead of news cycle by reporting breaking news as soon as it happens .
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the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy

Ex: Censorship of the media during wartime is common to prevent the enemy from gaining strategic information .
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an official statement issued by an organization or company to members of the media with the aim of providing information about a specific topic or event

Ex: press release contained all the details about the charity event .
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backstory
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background information about a news story

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canard
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a baseless and made-up news or story created to mislead people

Ex: The author 's latest book explores the origins and impact of various canards throughout the centuries .
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city desk
[noun]

a department in a newspaper office that works on local news

Ex: The editor at city desk asked for more details about the neighborhood cleanup effort .
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significant events of political, or social nature that are happening now

Ex: She always shares her opinions current events during our meetings at work .
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exclusive
[noun]

a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency

Ex: The exclusive brought in a surge of new readers to the publication.
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fake news
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a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

Ex: They held a workshop to teach people how to fake news.
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item
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a distinct news piece on TV, in a newspaper, etc.

Ex: Viewers tuned in eagerly to catch the items on the morning news program .
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an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper

Ex: The magazinelead story on health and wellness sparked a national conversation .
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dateline
[noun]

the specific location and date from which a news article or report is filed or originates, indicating the place and time where the events described in the news story occurred or were witnessed

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a service that collects and presents news articles from multiple sources in one place

Ex: news aggregator pulled together articles from several websites about the election .
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soft news
[noun]

news stories or content that focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, human interest, or less serious topics, rather than hard news topics such as politics, economics, or crime

Ex: The television show ’s final segment was dedicated soft news, highlighting a new health trend .
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story
[noun]

an item of news in a broadcast or in a newspaper

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a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication

Ex: wire service's coverage of the political debate reached millions of viewers across the country .
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hard news
[noun]

news stories or content that primarily focuses on timely and important events, typically involving topics of public interest such as politics, economics, crime, disasters, or international affairs

Ex: In today 's edition , hard news section included stories about global conflicts and economic changes .
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information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

Ex: The rise of social media has made it easier to propaganda quickly and widely .
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information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel

Ex: Social media platforms often breaking news quickly .
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the liberty of journalists and media outlets to report news and express opinions without interference or restrictions

Ex: press freedom, it would be difficult to uncover the truth about important issues .
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the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

Ex: The panelobjectivity was essential in evaluating the contestants impartially during the competition .
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a letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group

Ex: After the incident , open letter was shared on social media , urging more transparency from the police department .
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the practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience

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press kit
[noun]

a collection of promotional materials and information provided to the media to support news coverage and provide key details about a person, organization, or event

Ex: She sent press kit to the media to help them write about the upcoming conference .
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an organization or group that represents and supports the interests of journalists and the media industry, often advocating for press freedom, professional standards, and ethical journalism practices

Ex: press association helped organize a workshop on investigative journalism .
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form of alternative media that challenges mainstream narratives and provides an outlet for grassroots reporting and activism

Ex: As a member of underground press, she wrote articles that exposed government corruption .
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a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

Ex: The teachercommentary on the essay provided valuable feedback for improvement .
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reportage
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the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper

Ex: The newspaper 's reportage shed light on environmental issues affecting the community .
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news hole
[noun]

the available space or capacity within a media outlet, such as a newspaper or broadcast program, for the inclusion of news content

Ex: The new political scandal took up a large portion of news hole in today ’s edition .
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the investigative practice of exposing corruption, scandals, or societal injustices through aggressive journalism

Ex: Despite facing backlash from powerful interests , muckraking reporter remained committed to uncovering the truth and holding the powerful accountable .
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a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.

Ex: The radio station was accused of being mouthpiece for the ruling party , broadcasting biased news coverage and propaganda .
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hit piece
[noun]

a report, article, etc. that aims to bring down someone by presenting forged facts

Ex: The journalist faced backlash for writing hit piece on a beloved public figure , with many accusing them of unethical journalism practices .
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lede
[noun]

the first sentence or paragraph of a news story, presenting the most significant aspects of the story

Ex: lede effectively set the tone for the article , providing readers with a clear understanding of its subject matter .
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