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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

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an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

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an article published to report the news

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a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

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news desk
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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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: She submitted a report on the project 's progress .
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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

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

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roundup
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a summary of the most significant news

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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city desk
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a department in a newspaper office that works on local news

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significant events of political, or social nature that are happening now

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exclusive
[noun]

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

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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.

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an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper

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

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soft news
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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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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
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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

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information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

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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

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the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

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a letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group

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press kit
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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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hit piece
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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

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