After reading Chapter 4, you should know and understand:

• where stories come from;
• how to find and use sources effectively;
• how to use the Internet, the ultimate research tool;
• how to observe events accurately and record details faithfully;
• how to take notes effectively as you gather information for a story;
• how to choose your best interview option;
• how to conduct an interview successfully;
• how to use the quotes you have collected;
• how to use attribution to make sure your readers understand who is doing the talking in your story;
• how to use math and statistics effectively in your writing.