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NEWS WRITING

AND
REPORTING
-WHAT IS NEWS
WRITING?
- WHAT ARE THE KEY
COMPONENTS OF A
GOOD NEWS STORY?
WHAT IS NEWS WRITING?
WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS OF
A GOOD NEWS STORY?
KEY COMPONENTS OF A GOOD NEWS
STORY
• Attention getting headline
• A strong lead containing 5 Ws and H questions
• Use of quotes
• Real facts
• A strong summary
• Organization of the news (inverted pyramid)
PARTS OF A NEWS ARTICLE
•Headline
•Lead
•Facts
•Details
•General Information
TIPS ON PRESENTING YOUR NEWS
• Use an introduction.
• When you read your introduction, speak clearly and be
enthusiastic.
• Speak in a normal voice.
• Check if you are saying the names of people and places correctly.
• Stand or sit up straight. Try not to move too much or it will
distract your audience.
• Practice with a camera and a microphone to get used to what it
feels like to present news.

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