Abbreviations Shortened words in a news script. Abbreviations should be avoided in news copy, as they can confuse news anchors.
Accuracy Verifying a story’s truth by consulting multiple sources.
Active voice Writing style that focuses on the action rather than the receiver of the action.
Actuality Voices of people involved in a news story. Also called a sound byte.
Ad-libbing Ability to improvise an impromptu speech without preparation.
Advancing stories Finding new angles to update ongoing stories.
Affiliates Radio and TV stations serviced by networks.
Al Jazeera Qatar-based news operation that primarily covers stories in the Middle East.
Ambush interview Forcing someone to speak with you on camera against his or her will.
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