Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Most journalists rely on some sort of audio recorder to cover meetings, capture interviews and gather various other audio elements.
2. A reporter should weigh the importance of the material against the quality of the visuals.
3. Reporters use a standardized rubric to decide if a video is usable or not.
4. A story with a blurry video calls into question the professionalism of the story's reporter.
5. In a broadcast-style package, the reporter will be a passive participant in the story.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False

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French philosopher Michel Foucault proposed the theory of power. Which of the following is NOT an assumption of this theory?

A. Social hierarchy are always present in communication interactions. B. Power is fixed, held by one person and used against another. C. Those who are subjects of power often find ways to resist power. D. Institutional bodies embody and sustain power relations.

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Recall the discussion of special events and so-called "pseudoevents" from Chapter Nine. Was the Yahoo! billboard tactic a pseudoevent?

What will be an ideal response?

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How do history and identity relate to each other?

a. Histories provide a sense of place and belonging b. Histories tell us what is important and what we value c. Histories tell us how we see ourselves and others d. Only a and c e. All of the above

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Primary groups are groups that are formed to meet the primary needs for ________ and openness.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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