When journalist Nathan Crooks says in one of his Seven Tips for a Successful Journalism Career to “be prepared to jump on a new story,” what does he mean?

a. Be competitive and get the story out before anyone else.
b. Be aggressive with interviews to get to the bottom of the issue.
c. Be ready when the story Is ready – no matter what time it is.
d. Be willing to leave the story you are working on to pick up a new story.


c. Be ready when the story Is ready – no matter what time it is.

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When offered, students generally grab these opportunities with both hands. This temporary position is called a(n) a) internship. b) network. c) inventory. d) interest.

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a. are born, not made. b. influence productivity and worker satisfaction. c. are rarely followers in other contexts. d. only are needed in formal organizations.

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A. structure-function B. problem-solution C. fiction-fact D. comparison-and-contrast

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