The primary function of journalism is to inform the public by reporting on local, national and global news and events.

It is the style of writing used to report news stories in newspapers, television broadcasts, on radio and on the Internet.

Which of the following is not a common feature of journalistic writing?

It conveys the news in a direct manner as possible without leaving any important facts.

It allows readers of a newspaper to voice out their thoughts and ideas on topics ranging from local happenings to international controversy.

It allows you to include your own thoughts and point of view and goes in-depth of the issues’ details.

It is all about the human all-too drama competition and courage.

Sources of information can be people, letters, books, files, films, tapes - in fact, anything which journalists use to put news stories together.

Journalists shouldn't deal in reliable facts, so it is important that the sources you use for writing stories can give you accurate information about what happened or what was said.

They are usually the best sources of information about their part of what happened.

Often the source is someone at the center of the event or issue.

Autobiography is an example of--

These sources are those people who do not make the news, but who pass it on.

You have to assess the reliability of this source and if necessary tell your readers or listeners where the information came from.

This source often lack the freshness and immediacy of the original material.

Articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers after the event is an example of---

Writers often alternate the length of paragraphs to fit their own style and purpose.

Which of the following is not a way of arranging information within or between paragraphs?

Which of the following is not an effective paragraph?

Which of the following is not a reason for beginning a new paragraph?

What paragraph development technique tell a story, re-create events, and present an anecdote?

What paragraph development technique provide directions, provide results, explain a procedure, or report on a process?

What paragraph development technique explains the meaning of a term or concept; explore and illustrate the meaning of complex concepts?

What paragraph development technique considers why something happened or might happen; explore possible causes and consequences?

An effective conclusion paragraph contains a clear thesis statement—a promise to the reader of what to expect.

Nowadays, children love eating junk foods that are available at convinience stores and fast food chains. ________________, french fries, chips, soda, milk shake, and deep fried cheese sticks are one of them.

Some drugs can be bought over the counter. These drugs have various classifications ____________ for pain and fever, common cold, cough, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, allergies, and others.

Mariabella is a nature lover. She loves to explore the different places here in the Philippines _____________ Palawan, Bohol, Baler, Mindoro, Sorsogon, Cebu, and Baguio.

Teenagers usually are music lovers. They enjoy listening to music _____________, hip-hop, pop, R&B, and rock.

"Mom, it's necessary for me to get a new cellphone _____________ my old cellphone isn’t functioning well and I could not receive phone calls even your messages to me."