Introduction The news story is an accurate, clear and concise account of an event. It is also: - Properly attributed. Sources are fully identified.
- Objective. The writer's feelings and opinions are not included.
- Balanced. All sides are presented on controversial issues.
- Well written. Clarity is achieved through short sentences, everyday language.
- Interesting. The story is told in human terms whenever possible.
In this chapter, you will find the following. Please click on the left menu to begin. Part Two: The Basics
Chapter 2: Components of the Story
Introduction
Check It (1): Hot Line
Check It (2): Correct These
Exercises I: Attribution
Superintendent
Exercises II: Verification
Poetry
Exercises III: Balance and Fairness
Appreciation
Exercises IV: Brevity
A. Appointees
B. Belmont
Assignments
A. Safe
B. Low Pay
C. Inflated
D. Road Rage
E. Medical
Campus Projects
A. Books
B. Tough Courses
Community Projects
A. H.S. Grads
B. Dump
Home Assignment
Components
Search
Bias
Class Discussion
A. Direct
B. Press Freedom
Skill Drill: Guidelines
A. Shots
B. Success
C. Talk
D. Noise
E. New Age
F. Adoption
G. Tour
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