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Bacj 122:Broadcast News Reporting Question Paper

Bacj 122:Broadcast News Reporting 

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 122
UNIT TITLE : BROADCAST NEWS REPORTING
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any two others.

Question One

Define the term Broadcast journalism and explain how it differs from other forms of journalism.

(10 Marks)


Broadcast writing is said to be conversational and informal. Discuss.

(10 Marks)


Discuss any five basic elements a broadcast writer should consider.

(10 Marks)

Question Two

Define a feature.

(2 Marks)


Explain four uses of a feature.

(8 Marks)

Explain the meaning of the following terms used in feature writing:

Nut graph.

(5 Marks)

The "thread."

(5 Marks)

Question Three

Name and explain four types of broadcast scripts.

(12 Marks)


What four steps would you take when writing a radio or TV news script?

(8 Marks)

Question Four

Write a five minute TV documentary script on a topic of your choice.

(10 Marks)


Identify and explain the antical visual elements you need to consider when writing a TV script.

(10 Marks)

Question Five

Explain any five steps you would consider when writing for a talk show.

(10 Marks)


Discuss five qualities you would look for in a TV news anchor or a radio presenter.

(10 Marks)






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