Punjab Technical University 2006 B.Sc Electronic Media (MC&J)-302 EDITING: CONCEPTS & PROCESSES - Question Paper

EDITING: CONCEPTS & PROCESSES
B.Sc. (MC&J)-302
3RD Semester (2096)

Time: three Hours Max marks: 75
NOTE: attempt every of the subsequent in 40-60 words. All ques. are compulsory and carry 2 marks every.
1.
I. What are the objectives of editing?
II. What is the significance of an editorial page?
III. What is the role of a news editor in a media organization?
IV. How does an editor coordinate with the photo section?
V. How does the newsroom coordinate with the circulation and promotion department?
VI. Write a note on news agencies.
VII. State the importance of developmental news.
VIII. What are the main principles of editing?
IX. Define headline.
X. Explain the importance of graphics in page make up.
XI. How are pages of a newsprint planned?
XII. What considerations are taken into account for positioning stories on the front page of a newspaper?
XIII. What are the various editions available the market?
XIV. How is a head counted in the process of healing writing?
XV. What is a difference ranging from an article and a feature?
PART-B
2) What are the function of an editor and editorial writers?
3) How does an editor deal with his responsibility of organization, selection and editing of news?
4) What is the relationship shared by chief sub editor with freelancers?
5) How does the newsroom work in tandem with the advertisement department?
6) What factors go into evaluating news value of story? How can it hold interest of its target audience?
7) What editing tools are employed by an editor? elaborate the techniques used to bring out a good page.
8) What are the basic skills needed for successful headline writing? What purpose does a headline serve?
9) Comment on the use and editing of photographs in a newsprint.
10) How is caption writing? elaborate the different styles of caption writing?
11) What is an editorial? explain various kinds of editorials.
12) Write a note on emerging patterns in newsprint presentation. What lies ahead?
13) Explain the newsprint make up.

Earning:   Approval pending.