Kayadou Bouchra

Group :4
Task:1

Introduction
A news report is a written or broadcast account of current events. It is a form of
journalism that informs the public about what is happening in the world around
them. News reports can be found in newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and
the internet

What is a news report?

A news report is a factual account of a current event. It is typically written by a
journalist who has gathered information from sources such as eyewitnesses,
experts, and government officials. News reports can be about a variety of topics,
including politics, crime, business, sports, and entertainment.

Components of a news report

The following are the essential components of a news report:

 Headline: The headline is a brief summary of the news story. It should be

clear, concise, and attention-grabbing.
 Lead: The lead is the first paragraph of the news story. It should provide
the most important information about the story, such as the who, what,
when, where, and why of the event.
 Body: The body of the news story provides more details about the event. It
should be well-organized and easy to read.
 Conclusion: The conclusion of the news story summarizes the main points
of the story. It may also include analysis or commentary from the
journalist.

Types of news reports

There are many different types of news reports, including:

 Straight news: Straight news reports are objective and unbiased accounts
of events.
 In-depth reports: In-depth reports provide more detailed information
about an event than a straight news report.
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 Investigative reports: Investigative reports uncover new information about
an event.
 Opinion pieces: Opinion pieces express the journalist's views on an event.
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 The importance of news reports

 News reports are important because they inform the public about what is
happening in the world around them. They can help people to make
informed decisions about their lives. News reports can also hold those in
power accountable.

Examples of news reports

The following are examples of news reports:

 Newspaper article: A newspaper article is a written news report that is

published in a newspaper.
 Television newscast: A television newscast is a broadcast news report that
is aired on television.
 Radio newscast: A radio newscast is a broadcast news report that is aired
on radio.
 Online news report: An online news report is a news report that is
published on the internet.

 Conclusion
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 News reports are an important part of our society. They inform us about
what is happening in the world around us and help us to make informed
decisions about our lives. We should all be critical consumers of news
reports and make sure that we are getting our information from reliable
sources.

References
 The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/
 The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/
 The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/
 BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/
 CNN: https://www.cnn.com/