4-45.
The procedures of a good copy
editor include reading a story
to (a) correct errors and make
additions or deletions, (b) grasp
its meaning and note the
arrangement and (c) make sure the
story reads smoothly.
The copy
editor should follow these
procedures in what sequence?
1.
b, a, c
2.
c, b, a
3.
b, c, a
4.
a, b, c
4-46.
A copy editor who finds an omission
of essential details in a story
should take what action?
1.
Give the story to a second
editor for revision
2.
Return the story to the
originating JO for rewriting
3.
Read the story three times
to make sure all errors are
noticed and corrected
4.
Rewrite the story
4–47.
What is a “rough story”?
1.
A new story that has been
corrected by a copy editor
2.
The original draft of a story
3.
A story submitted by a reporter
in the field over a telephone
4.
A story returned from the
editor to the originator for
rewriting
4-48.
Before submitting a story to the
editor in a large office, you
should type (at the top of the
story) a slug line and what other
information?
1.
A headline
2.
Your full name and date only
3.
Your last name only
4.
Your full name, your rate and
the date
4-49.
Which of the following practices is
NOT a firm rule of copy editing?
1.
Using a soft, black lead pencil
2.
Writing legibly and clearly
3.
Adding a paragraph in longhand
in the margin
4.
Placing copy editing symbols
above or within the lines
containing the errors
4-50.
Editorializing means including in a
news story which of the following
elements?
1.
Opinion of the writer
2.
Contradictions
3.
Personalities
4.
Quotations
4-51.
When, if ever, may writers refer
to themselves in a news story?
1.
When the writer is praising
the subject of the story
2.
When the writer is censuring
the actions of a person in
the story
3.
When the writer is considered
to be an authority on the
subject being reported
4.
Never
IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-52 THROUGH
4-56, ASSUME THAT THE STATEMENTS ARE
PORTIONS OF NEWS COPY.
SELECT THE
RESPONSE THAT INDICATES THE COPY EDITING
GUIDELINE THAT IS BEING VIOLATED IN EACH
STATEMENT USED AS A QUESTION.
4-52.
Harrison’s exemplary behavior,
dedication to the Navy and
performance of duties were
recognized during his recent
retirement ceremony.
Harrison
retired as a Personnelman Third
Class after 20 years of service.
1.
Style
2.
Editorializing
3.
Contradiction
4.
Incompleteness
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