Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya 2005 B.A Journalism Reporting

END-TERM exam
2nd SEMESTER [BJ(MC)] - MAY 2005
Paper Code: BJ(MC) 106 Subject: Reporting & Editing - I
Time : three Hours
Maximum Marks : 75
Note : Attempt 5 ques. in all including Q.1 which is compulsory.

Q.1 (a) Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the ‘National 8
Legal Literacy Mission’ today.
In his address he said, “It provide me great pleasure to launch the
mission. I do believe that 1 of our great strengths is the “rule
of law” and the democratic principle of equality in the eyes of
law. Our constitutional commitment to the ‘rule of law’ becomes
an empty dream when it is beyond the grasp of the common
man. The complex legal language acts as a hurdle to legal literacy.
The simplification of the language of laws and judicial
pronouncements is must”.
legal regulations minister H.R.Bhardwaj and the Chief Justice of India, justice
R.C.Lahoti were also current.
MAKE NEWS ITEM FROM THE ABOVE provided TEXT. EDIT
AND HEADLINE IT.

(b) Make a news report using subsequent points. 7
(i) Health Minister convened a meeting of officials on Malaria.
(ii) Preventive and cure methods were explained.
(iii) Survey reports about higher incidence of Malaria in North
East region were presented.
(iv) Minister emphasized the need of ‘Malaria Mission’ in the
country.
(v) Officials suggested to ask the states to send their views on
the ‘Malaria Mission’.
(vi) Minister stated the mission should be launched within six
months.
(vii) A national level seminar involving all the State governments
is convened next month.

Q.2 define qualities of a good reporter. How does he coordinate with 15
the bureau?

Q.3 define exploits of a reporter covering political beat. What basic 15
knowledge he should have to be a good political reputes?

Q.4 Illustrate
(a) Principles of copy editing? 8
(b) Functions of an editorial desk? 7

Q.5 define attributes of a reporter covering: -
(a) Crime beat 8
(b) Culture beat 7

Q.6 define with example the coordination or relation ranging from reporter 15
and sub editor (desk)?

Q.7 provide structure and functions of a newsroom of a weekly newspaper? 15
What is the deadlines for a reporter?

Q.8 Illustrate: -
(a) Copy editing preparation of copy for press 8
(b) Head linning techniques 7

Q.9 Write short notes on any 3 of following: - 15
(a) pool reporting
(b) off the record
(c) news source with an example
(d) style sheet
(e) embargo

Earning:   Approval pending.