Journalistic Writing: Lesson 1 - 2

informed reasoned arguments

It provides _________________________________________ for or against a position or idea.

Body

The body is composed of the paragraphs that succeed the lead. Write or arrange the article according to level of importance: the most important detail is followed by the next important detail of the story or event; the least important information is at the end of the article.

local, national, and international

A news story includes news from ___________________________________________ setting.

editors

The opinion article is commonly written by one of the newspaper __________

empower

The purpose of Journalistic writing is to _____________ readers with information they need to make the best possible decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies, and their government.

Quotations

These are the words or statements said by a person in the story. It adds accuracy to the story.

Byline

This is the name of the writer and his/her specialty (sports, news, crime, features, etc.).

Lead

This is the opening paragraph of a news story. It is the most important part of the news story because it gives the readers the most important information in a clear, concise manner. It paves the way for the direction and voice of the article.

Placeline

This is the place where the story or event happens.

Headline

This is the title of a newspaper article that is commonly printed in large letters. Headlines should be catchy to attract readers to read on.

Associated Press Style Citation

a standardized way of referencing people and resource materials in journalistic writing. Used by all news organizations.

Sports news articles

are news stories that focuses on games and sporting events​.

Feature Article

is a journalistic text that appeals to the readers' interests​.

Hard News Report

is a type of journalistic text that tackles about the events of the day​.

Journalistic writing

is a type of writing that presents news and information​.

Editorial or Opinion Article

is not considered a news article because it tackles the writer's opinion based on the news topic of the day.