News

Anchor

A journalist who presents news stories on television or radio broadcasts.

Breaking News

Urgent news that is reported as it happens, often interrupting regular programming.

Byline

The line in a news article that names the author.

Citizen Journalism

News reporting conducted by individuals who are not professional journalists, often shared on social media.

Clickbait

Sensationalized or misleading headlines designed to attract clicks.

Correction

A public statement issued to fix a mistake made in a published news story.

Data Journalism

The practice of using data analysis and visualization to tell news stories.

Editorial

An article expressing the opinion of the editorial board of a publication.

Fact-Checking

The process of verifying the accuracy of facts in a news report.

Fake News

Deliberately false or misleading information presented as news.

Headline

The title of a news article, intended to summarize and attract attention.

Infographic

A visual representation of information or data, often used in news stories.

Investigative Journalism

In-depth reporting to uncover hidden truths, often involving extensive research.

Lead (Lede)

The opening paragraph of a news article, summarizing the most important information.

Misinformation

False or inaccurate information, regardless of intent to deceive.

Op-Ed

An opinion piece written by a guest writer, typically published opposite the editorial page.

Press Release

An official statement issued to media outlets to provide information or make announcements.

Source

A person, document, or organization that provides information for a news story.

True Crime

A genre of journalism or media that covers real criminal cases and investigations.

Yellow Journalism

Sensationalized news reporting that prioritizes shock value over accuracy.


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