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Bacj 133:Feature Writing Question Paper

Bacj 133:Feature Writing 

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



Feature writing (BACJ 133) 3RD TRIMESTER 2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 133
UNIT TITLE : FEATURE WRITING
TIME : 2 HOURS




Instructions:

Answer question one and any other two questions.

Question One
The rate at which Kenyans are sustaining injuries from road accidents is stretching the resources at the Nairobi Spinal Injury centre. Write a 400 word feature on the alarmingly high rate of injuries on our roads. (30 marks)

Question Two
Describe various types of features an editor can publish to enrich a magazine insert in a daily newspaper. (20 marks)

Question Three
Outline the hallmarks of a captivating newspaper column and examine how each attribute can enhance editorial content. (20 marks)

Question Four
The inverted pyramid intro stifles creativity and limits a ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬writer’s ability to paint a colourful picture of a news event. Discuss (20 marks)

Question Five
Personality sketches take the hard edge off newspapers and increases their appeal to readers. Examine the qualities of a successful profile. (20 marks)






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