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Class 2: AP style practice 1. Joe Java Junior joined the American Automobile Association, just like his father, Joe Java Senior. (3) 2. The reporter said he would meet with the source at the American Broadcasting Company on November 12. (2) 3. The Pres. Of the U.S. lives in the white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (4)
4.The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official said the U.S. could launch ABM missiles at a moment’s notice. (2) 5.Dr. Andrew Jones, Ph.D in psychology, is a pro-life advocate. (3) 6. The fire department was dispatched to Nine Morningside Boulevard to fight a blaze set by accused arsonist Vern Embers. (3) 7.The Chief of Staff in the President’s Administration admitted he was a homosexual. (3) McGraw-Hill
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Class 2: AP style practice answers 1. Joe Java Junior joined the American Automobile Association, just like his father, Joe Java Senior. (3) 2. The reporter said he would meet with the source at the American Broadcasting Company on November 12. (2) 3. The Pres. Of the U.S. lives in the white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (4)
4.The CIA official said the United States could launch ABMs at a moment’s notice. 5.Andrew Jones, doctorate in psychology, is an antiabortion advocate. 6. The fire department was dispatched to 9 Morningside Blvd. to fight a blaze. 7.The chief of staff in the president’s administration said he was a homosexual.
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Beat Story #1 feedback Refer to page 59 Lead;Nut graph or second paragraph Check for personal pronouns, passive voice, grammar and punctuation problems. Attribution and Quotes Check for accuracy, fairness and balance, redundancy, cliches etc. AP stylebook McGraw-Hill
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Beat Story #2 feedback Tighten lead;Nut graph Check for personal pronouns, passive voice, grammar and punctuation problems. Attribution and Quotes Check for accuracy, fairness and balance, redundancy, cliches etc. AP stylebook Example McGraw-Hill
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lcome to the world of Every culture seeks effective constantly evolving, reflectingdramatically. The typi urnalism, where ways to spread new and shaping its culture. newspaper of 1800 wa porters have been information and gossip. In Others see it as an inspiring undisciplined mishma gging dirt, raking muck, ancient times, news was quest for free speech, an legislative proceeding king headlines and adlines written on clay tablets. In endless power struggle long-winded essays a for centuries Caesar’s age, Romans read between Authority (trying to secondhand gossip. B w. It’s a history full of newsletters compiled by control information) and the 1900, a new breed of bloid trash, of slimy correspondents and People (trying to learn the tor had emerged. Jour nsationalists, of runkards, handwritten by slaves. truth). Which brings to mind had become big busin deadbeats and mmers” (as Wandering minstrels spread the words of A.J. Liefling: Reporting was becom a Harvard iversity news (and the plague) in the “Freedom of the press is disciplined craft. And president once scribed Middle Ages. Them came ink guaranteed only to htose who newspapers were bec Tim Harrower reporters). on paper. Voices on airwaves. own one.” more entertaining and esse But it’s a history full of Newsreels, Web sites, And 24- In the pages ahead, we’ll takethan ever, w roes, too: men and hour cable news networks. a quick tour of 600 years of most of the features w exp men risking their lives tell Thus when scholars analyze journalism history, from today: Snappy headlines, A stories of war and agedy, the rich history of journalism, hieroglyphics to hypertext: the Comic Sports pages. And risking prisonment to some view it in terms of media, the message and the “inverted pyramid” sty wr defend technological progress—for politics. that made stori tighter and ee speech. And as you example, the dramatic impact Technical advances and newsier. n see here, reports have of bigger, faster printing brilliant ideas forged a new Radio and television br come beloved characters ppresses. style of journalism. It was a an end to culture, too, turning up Others see journalism as a century of change, and newspapers’ media monop movies, comics and TV specialized form literary newspapers changed Why? Well yourself: Whic ows as if guided by an cult expression, one that’s did yo hand.
Inside Reporting 6
Beyond breaking news
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Beyond breaking news The world of features Generating story ideas Feature style Feature story structures Writing profiles Enterprise projects (continued) McGraw-Hill
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Beyond breaking news (continued)
Investigative reporting Package planning Short-form alternatives Writing editorials and columns Writing reviews
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The world of features Personalizing the news with stories
Features explore a variety of topics News stories focus on •Lifestyles timely, public events. •Health •Science and technology Features are more personal. •Entertainment •Include topics, •Food treatments, styles •Homes and gardens not found in news.
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The world of features
10 Popular feature stories Personality profile
Reaction piece
Human-interest story
Flashback
Color story
Consumer guide
Backgrounder
Personal narrative
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Generating story ideas “Hard” news, “soft” news Relative terms that describe topic and treatment of story. • Expect serious, timely events to be written in invertedpyramid style. • Items that are less urgent or somber make up “soft” news.
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Generating story ideas Great stories are waiting discovery TV, magazines, newspapers, Web sites Brainstorming
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Generating story ideas Is it a good one? Where did it come from? Is it original? Did it surprise you? Does the idea have movement?
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Is there a STORY there? Is there tension? Is it true? Do you like the story?
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Generating story ideas Turn your idea into a story See if it’s been done. Focus your angle. Do your research. Write the story.
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Feature style Some stories require a livelier, looser, more literary voice Tom Wolfe dubbed it “New Journalism.” • Realistic dialogue. • Vivid reconstruction of scenes.
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•Viewed through the eyes of the characters. •Recording everyday details.
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Feature style Successful feature writers rely on literary techniques Syntax & phrasing Voice & tense Detail & description Dramatic techniques
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Feature style Successful feature writers… Helpful tips • Write tightly.
•Stay objective.
• Vary sentence structure.
•Read.
• Match treatment to topic. • Don’t overdo. • Avoid 1st person. McGraw-Hill
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Feature story structures Standard story structures How long should this story be? What key points do I need to make? Think visually.
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Writing profiles Good profiles reveal feelings, attitudes, habits and mannerisms How to research and write successful profiles
• Solicit your subject’s support. •Follow up with interviews and research. • Interview and observe. •Structure your story. • Find your focus.
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Writing profiles Sample story structures for profiles Anecdotal lead
Scene #1
• Engaging, revealing small • Observe subject in action story to lure readers in using dialog, details, descriptions Nut graf • Summarizes why this person matters now
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Chronology
• Recap of subject’s past
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Writing profiles Sample story structures… Scene #2 • Another look at the subject in action
What lies ahead • Plans, dreams, goals and obstacles
Closing quote
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Writing profiles
3Ways to paint a better portrait 1. Capture details.
2. Re-create scenes. 3. Add quotes and dialogue.
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Enterprise projects Enterprise stories explore Why, How, and What Happens Next Finding the time •Make lists. •Prioritize. •Devote time each day. •Keep the project organized. •Don’t overwork.
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Enterprise projects Doing the reporting Start with thesis. Do your research. Report. Report. Report.
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Control the material. Look for universal connections. Keep a running list of questions and things to do.
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Enterprise projects Writing the story Write from the first. Don’t be afraid of the edit. Write after each interview. Seek outside input. Rewrite each time. Enjoy the process. Plan your ending. Save often, print frequently.
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Investigative reporting Proud tradition may be in decline •Investigation is the work of the reporter. •Subject involves something of importance to readers. •Others are attempting to hide these matters from public.
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Digging up dirt •Be skeptical… •…but remain objective. •Focus tightly. •Cast a wide net. •Keep your nose clean. •Work the Web.
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Short-form alternatives To reach readers, condense the data Fast-facts box Bio box Checklist List Step-by-step guide
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Quiz Factual index Diagram Quote collection Timeline
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Writing editorials and columns Editorials and columns provide personality and passion to a paper Editorial cartoon – Editorial – usually combines art and from 300 to 500 words; comments on commentary of current events current events; appears to express Column – signed the opinion of the opinion paper
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Writing editorials and columns Columns: The options are endless Topical commentary
Advice for columnists •Reaction to •Develop a distinctive voice. events •Do your own reporting. Personal meditations •Choose worthy topics. •Personal life •Avoid jumping on Slice of life bandwagons. •Storyteller •Always have a backup.
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Writing editorials and columns How do readers recognize this story is an opinion column? Column logos Different headline font Initial cap
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Writing reviews Readers depend on critics for advice Criticism – study, evaluation and interpretation of the arts •For reader-friendly reviews, create a fact box.
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Writing reviews How to write criticisms Structure your reviews. Balance reporting and opinion. Know your stuff. Be aware of biases. Don’t be pompous. Don’t be cruel. McGraw-Hill
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Week 10 Assignments Beat Story #2 final draft Deadline: Tuesday, May 21 at 8 a.m.
Read Ch. 7 Class 1: Groups 1-4, 10 Class 2: Groups 3,6
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