Alagappa University 2007 M.A EDITING - Question Paper

M.A. (MC & JR) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2007.


Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (5 *8 = 40 marks)
ans any 5 of the subsequent.

1. discuss News Paper production process.
2. Write short notes on :
(a) Space saving techniques
(b) Rewriting techniques.
3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of electronic news editing.
4. What are the modern patterns in Headline Writing?
5. What are the various kinds of patterns followed in page make up?
6. Explain various kinds of kind setting.
7. Explain functioning of a News Room.
8. What are the various mechanics of dummying?

PART B — (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 of the subsequent.

9. Explain the organisation structure of a newsprint organisation.
10. What are the functions of Editor, News Editor and
Sub Editor?
11. Explain the fundamentals of Copy Editing.
12. Illustrate how will you write Headlines in newsprint and Magazines.
13. Discuss the principles of page make-up and design.
14. Explain the importance of Typography.
15. Discuss the importance of new technological advances that influences News Paper organisation.

Earning:   Approval pending.