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What is the primary function of a Lead in an article?
What is the primary function of a Lead in an article?
- To provide conclusions and recommendations
- To summarize the story and answer key questions (correct)
- To provide background information on a story
- To include quotations from experts
What type of lead is most suitable for news features?
What type of lead is most suitable for news features?
- Straight Lead
- Novelty Lead (correct)
- Epigram Lead
- Contrast Lead
What is the recommended maximum number of words for a Lead?
What is the recommended maximum number of words for a Lead?
- 30 words (correct)
- 20 words
- 50 words
- 10 words
What is the purpose of including quotations in the Body of an article?
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 recommended sentence length in the Body of an article?
What is the importance of using active voice in 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?
Who co-founded Rappler, the top digital-only news site in the Philippines?
What is the purpose of a headline in a news article?
What is the purpose of a headline in a news article?
Which type of news structure consists of facts without elaboration?
Which type of news structure consists of facts without elaboration?
What law supports campus journalism in the Philippines?
What law supports campus journalism in the Philippines?
What is the purpose of the first paragraph of a news article?
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?
What is the subject of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival documentary, A Thousand Cuts?
Study Notes
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.
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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.
