Campus Journalism Quiz: 1991 Act News Writing Flashcards

What is the primary function of a Lead in an article?

What type of lead is most suitable for news features?

What is the recommended maximum number of words for a Lead?

What is the purpose of including quotations in the Body of an article?

What is the recommended sentence length in the Body of an article?

What is the importance of using active voice in an article?

Who co-founded Rappler, the top digital-only news site in the Philippines?

What is the purpose of a headline in a news article?

Which type of news structure consists of facts without elaboration?

What law supports campus journalism in the Philippines?

What is the purpose of the first paragraph of a news article?

What is the subject of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival documentary, A Thousand Cuts?

News Writing

News is information about current events printed in newspapers or broadcast by the media.
Elements of news include:
- Timeliness
- Proximity
- Significance
- Prominence
- Oddity
- Conflict
- Progress

Types of Leads

Straight Lead: focuses on one or a few of the six question words (5Ws and H) and gets straight to the point.
Novelty Lead: used in writing news features, attracts attention, and carries out a definite purpose.

Writing a Lead

Pack the most important information in one sentence.
Go direct to the point.
Rarely use the “when” and “where” leads.
Use less than 30 words.
Avoid starting with articles: A, an, the.
Do not mention names unless the person is well-known.

Body of the Article

The details of the lead, arranged from most to least important.
One sentence, one paragraph rule.
Sentences are generally less than 25 words.
Include quotations from at least two different people.

Tips for Writing a News Article

Make sure that your facts are accurate.
Keep your sentences short.
Use the S-V-O formula.
Always use active voice.

Campus Journalism Act of 1991

Republic Act No. 7079 promotes press freedom in the Philippines.

Maria Ressa

A journalist in Asia for over 37 years.
Co-founder of Rappler, a top digital-only news site leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines.
Endured constant political harassment and arrests by the Duterte government.

Test your knowledge on news writing and the Campus Journalism Act of 1991 with this quiz prepared by Mico Agustin D. Baes and Maria A. Ressa. Dive into topics like journalism ethics, reporting guidelines, and more.