TEX 2601: WRITING SKILLS FOR
THE COMMUNICATION
INDUSTRY
ASSIGNMENT: 02 SEMESTER 2
2021
, TEX 2601- ASSIGNMENT 02
1) INTRODUCTION
There are different writing formats and layouts used for the different forms of writing.
In this regard, an attempt will be made to explore the different formats of writing for
broadcasting, section C and writing for the internet, section D.
2) SECTION C: WRITING FOR BROADCASTING
QUESTION 1: TRUE OR FALSE
1.1) True
1.2) False
1.3) True
1.4) True
1.5) True
1.6) True
1.7) True
1.8) False
1.9) True
1.10) False
QUESTION 2: LEADS AND SOUND BITES
2.1) Lead:
Gautrain Workers union strike for the second week, demanding a 12% salary
increase. Train and bus services will remain suspended as there is still no
agreement reached with Bambela Operations.
2.2.) Sound Bite:
“We are not going to allow this to continue. Our patients are in in danger either way,
even if we don’t strike! We are fed-up working like this. It must end now!”
According to Writing skills for the communication industry, a sound bite is often a
quote from a spokesperson or eyewitness. Sound bites are short clips to introduce
the subject matter. By using Maria Mthembu’s quote as the sound bite, the audience
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THE COMMUNICATION
INDUSTRY
ASSIGNMENT: 02 SEMESTER 2
2021
, TEX 2601- ASSIGNMENT 02
1) INTRODUCTION
There are different writing formats and layouts used for the different forms of writing.
In this regard, an attempt will be made to explore the different formats of writing for
broadcasting, section C and writing for the internet, section D.
2) SECTION C: WRITING FOR BROADCASTING
QUESTION 1: TRUE OR FALSE
1.1) True
1.2) False
1.3) True
1.4) True
1.5) True
1.6) True
1.7) True
1.8) False
1.9) True
1.10) False
QUESTION 2: LEADS AND SOUND BITES
2.1) Lead:
Gautrain Workers union strike for the second week, demanding a 12% salary
increase. Train and bus services will remain suspended as there is still no
agreement reached with Bambela Operations.
2.2.) Sound Bite:
“We are not going to allow this to continue. Our patients are in in danger either way,
even if we don’t strike! We are fed-up working like this. It must end now!”
According to Writing skills for the communication industry, a sound bite is often a
quote from a spokesperson or eyewitness. Sound bites are short clips to introduce
the subject matter. By using Maria Mthembu’s quote as the sound bite, the audience
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