Common Mistakes

What is the primary reason reporters are advised against using the word 'allegedly' when describing a potential crime?

According to the chapter on common mistakes, what is a more conversational and understandable alternative to writing 'POLICE SAY THE AMOUNT OF MONEY STOLEN IS UNDISCLOSED'?

What logical flaw is demonstrated by the example: 'The suspect robbed the bank. Ned is the suspect. Therefore Ned robbed the bank.'?

Why is the word 'apparently' considered a 'cheap guess' in broadcast writing?

What is the key difference between the terms 'undetermined' and 'undisclosed'?

What is the recommended way to handle a situation where authorities will not release information about a victim's injuries?

According to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, when is it permissible to use the word 'allege'?

What does the author suggest is a better, more impactful word to use instead of 'suspect' in a headline about a wanted criminal?

Which statement accurately describes a 'real hack' as defined in the 'Other Newsy Cliché Nonsense' section?

What is the difference between 'speaking out' and 'speaking up' as described in the text?

What is the logical fallacy of 'begging the question'?

What is the recommended alternative to writing 'NEIGHBORS FOUND NED WITH A BRUISED HIP AFTER HE APPARENTLY FELL OFF HIS SKATEBOARD'?

How many main common mistakes are detailed in Chapter 3 before the section on 'Other Newsy Cliché Nonsense'?

What does the text say is the second 'writing crime' associated with using the word 'allegedly'?

When the text states, 'Robbers rob, not suspects,' what opportunity is a writer missing by using the word 'suspect'?

A reclusive celebrity gives an interview after years of not being in public. According to the text, which term best describes this action?

What final piece of advice does the chapter give regarding the use of 'allege, alleged, allegedly'?

A suspect is defined in the text as someone with a name or very distinct look that comes from what kind of source?

Why is it problematic to hear on the news that your bank has an 'undetermined' amount of money?

What is the concluding advice of the chapter on common mistakes?

In the Sacramento case mentioned, Person B was arrested after picking up a security device thrown from a car by Person A. What common mistake does this story illustrate?

What is the primary function of the syllogism about Socrates in the chapter?

The text advises that when a person is in custody, they are still a suspect accused of the crime that who committed?

Why does the text say a writer should 'Try it again with just facts and honesty' instead of using 'apparently'?

How many specific examples of 'Other Newsy Cliché Nonsense' are broken down with their own subheadings in Chapter 3?

In the context of Chapter 3, what does it mean to say something is a 'throwaway word'?

Why would an anchor saying there is a 'suspect on the loose' be less effective than saying there is a 'murderer on the loose'?

Which of the following examples best illustrates 'begging the question'?

According to the chapter, using the word 'apparently' is an example of what kind of writing?

What is the key problem with saying a person has 'unknown injuries'?

The phrase 'when used legally, it is essentially a non-conversational way to say said' refers to which word?

What does the author mean by 'Do not convict them by using the same word' in the section on 'Suspect'?

What general principle is violated when a journalist reports something 'apparently' happened?

According to the text, when would it be appropriate for a journalist to say someone is 'speaking out'?

The text provides an example of a tease about a 'suspect on the loose.' What is the author's reaction to this tease?

What is the key difference between 'raising a question' and 'begging the question'?

Which common mistake is described as a 'problem waiting for a good lawyer'?

If law enforcement will not say how much money was taken in a robbery, the situation is that the amount is:

The text states that using the word 'allegedly' is a writing crime for two reasons. What are they?

What is the final, overarching message of Chapter 3 regarding writing for broadcast?

What is the primary danger of labeling someone a 'suspect' and then stating 'The suspect robbed the bank'?

In the sentence 'NEIGHBORS FOUND NED ON THE GROUND... AND THEY SAY HE MAY HAVE FALLEN OFF IT,' what function does the phrase 'THEY SAY' serve?

Why is saying 'STAFF WON’T RELEASE WHAT HIS INJURIES ARE' considered better than saying his injuries are 'unknown'?

What is the subject of the sentence supposed to be if a writer opts to use the verb 'allege' in a crime story, according to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press?

Which of the following words is NOT on the list of 'much better words' to use instead of 'suspect'?

What makes the statement 'using baking soda to clean your fridge is a hack' an incorrect use of the term 'hack'?

If a person raises their hand to speak at a city council meeting after being quiet on an issue for a long time, they are:

The main reason to avoid the word 'apparently' is because it is a substitute for:

What is wrong with the statement 'the subject of the sentence should be police, the lawsuit, an indictment or some other official source' when using 'allege'?

The text warns that 'even people who are good at this get in a hurry and write poor and sometimes libelous copy.' What is the primary purpose of Chapter 3?