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What is a Journalistic Terminology?
Grade Level:
Class 3
NLP, Law, History, Social Sciences, Literature, Journalism, Communication
Definition
What is it?
Journalistic terminology refers to special words and phrases used by people who work in news, like reporters and editors. These terms help them talk about how they find, write, and present news stories clearly and quickly.
Simple Example
Quick Example
Imagine your cricket coach uses words like 'wicket,' 'run out,' or 'LBW.' These are special cricket terms. Similarly, journalists use special terms like 'headline' or 'deadline' to do their work.
Worked Example
Step-by-Step
Let's say a reporter is writing a news story about a new flyover opening in your city.
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Step 1: The reporter gathers information from different sources, like government officials and local residents. This is called 'reporting.'
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Step 2: They write down the most important part of the story in a short, catchy sentence at the very beginning. This is often called the 'lead paragraph' or 'lede.'
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Step 3: They give the story a short, attention-grabbing title. This is called the 'headline.'
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Step 4: They make sure to submit their story before the newspaper goes to print. The time limit for this is their 'deadline.'
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Answer: 'Reporting,' 'lead paragraph,' 'headline,' and 'deadline' are all examples of journalistic terminology used in this process.
Why It Matters
Understanding these terms helps you understand how news is made and how information reaches you. If you want to be a reporter, editor, or even a social media content creator, knowing these words is very important. It's also useful for anyone who wants to critically understand the news they read or watch.
Common Mistakes
MISTAKE: Thinking journalistic terms are only about fancy words. | CORRECTION: Many journalistic terms are simple, everyday words used in a specific way in the news industry, like 'source' or 'interview'.
MISTAKE: Confusing journalistic terms with legal terms. | CORRECTION: While news might cover legal topics, journalistic terms are about the process of news gathering and reporting, not laws themselves.
MISTAKE: Believing all media terms are journalistic. | CORRECTION: Media is a broad field. Journalistic terms specifically relate to news reporting, not general entertainment or advertising.
Practice Questions
Try It Yourself
QUESTION: What is the word for the main title of a news story? | ANSWER: Headline
QUESTION: A reporter is talking to people to get information for a story. What is this action called in journalism? | ANSWER: Interviewing
QUESTION: If a newspaper has to be printed by 10 PM, what is 10 PM for the reporters and editors? | ANSWER: Deadline
MCQ
Quick Quiz
Which of these is a common journalistic term?
Cricket pitch
Railway platform
Breaking News
School principal
The Correct Answer Is:
C
Breaking News is a term used in journalism to describe important, developing stories. The other options are not related to news reporting.
Real World Connection
In the Real World
When you see 'Breaking News' flash on your TV screen during an important event, or read a 'byline' (the reporter's name) under an article in The Times of India, you are seeing journalistic terminology in action. News channels like NDTV and Republic TV frequently use these terms when talking about their reports.
Key Vocabulary
Key Terms
HEADLINE: The title of a news story | BYLINE: The name of the reporter who wrote the story | DEADLINE: The time by which a news story must be completed | SOURCE: A person or document that provides information for a news story | LEAD: The first paragraph of a news story, summarizing the main points
What's Next
What to Learn Next
Next, you can learn about 'Parts of a News Report.' This will help you see how these terms fit together to create a complete news story and understand its structure better. Keep exploring!
