Bachelor Of Mass Media (BMM) BMM English Sem V ENGLISH JOURNALISM REPORTING Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• (2) Figures to the right indicate full marks

1. Q1 state health department, the disease has already claimed lives of 586 citizens, in past six months, across the three cities, which now have been earmarked as the ‘Red Triangle Zone’, According two the department, the count of patients, which till Wednesday was 5,906 across the three cities, continues to rise everyday. “The rise in cases can be attributed to the weather conditions, coupled with unusual rainfall and allowing the virus optimum conditions to grow and spread.” Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s flu continues to spread Maharashtra, with cities like Mumbai, Pune and Nashik continuing to the worst brunt of the disease. As per the statistics an outbreak was witnessed in the month of July, wherein the rain drought in the state led to a humid atmosphere-resulting in boom for the virus. In Mumbai, alone there have been 288 cases of Swine Flu detected in the month of August, with 37 dead so far. On Wednesday, a 64-year-old Senior citizen from Wadala succumbed to the virus A story does not die a natural death, every story has a follow-up. 15 Justify this statement With relevant examples
   • (b) (i) Highlight the importance of fact-based reporting or 8
   • (ii) Explain the need for confidentiality of sources, 7
2. Q3 (a) Cana reporter be objective all the time ? Explain how a reporter can be fair and balanced While penning down a News report q (b) (i) What is beat reporting ? How does a cover a crime beat ? 8 Elaborate with help of examples 15 marks
   • (ii) Explain ‘White-collar’ crimes. 7 4, (a) Using a recent example, outline the differences investigative 15 journalism and yellow journalism. Also your opinion on sting
   • (b) (i) the various types of leads used in a news story.Canyou 8g begin your Story with a ? Kindly support your opinion (1i) Investigative journalism carns fame, however it is arisky business, 7 Comment by using examples,
3. Q5 Write short notes on any three 15 marks
   • (c) Bofors Scam
   • (d) Importance of relevant quotes,
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