After reading Chapter 2, you should know and understand: - what news is, as viewed by readers, reporters and editors;
- what makes a story interesting to read;
- what readers want to read, as opposed to what writers want to write, and why research is important;
- how a story gets written, from top to bottom;
- how the news comes together at a typical metropolitan daily newspaper;
- what each member of the news team does, and how they function;
- the meanings of various words and phrases used in the news business;
- what it takes to be a good reporter; and
- what tools and talents a good reporter needs to be successful.
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