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What is the recommended maximum number of words for a straight news lead according to the rules?
In a straight news lead, where should the main 'what' of the story be placed?
What type of voice should the lead's first verb be in a straight news lead?
Which of the following is NOT a rule for writing a good straight news lead?
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What is considered the most newsworthy information that must be included in a straight news lead?
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Where can one find an explanation of the six rules for writing good straight news leads by Ken Blake?
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In a radio or TV news story, where is attribution usually placed in the lead?
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Why is attribution placed at the beginning of a radio or TV news story?
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What is the purpose of attributing assertions to investigators in journalism?
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How does the organization of a lead in a radio or TV news story differ from written journalism?
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What does placing attribution at the end of a written news story imply?
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What is the maximum number of words a straight news lead should contain?
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In news writing, where should the attribution be placed if needed in a lead?
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Which of the following is a key requirement of a straight news lead?
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Why are headlines written differently from leads in news writing?
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Which rule states that if there's a 'who' involved in the story, the lead should give some indication of who that 'who' is?
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How many little words like 'a' and 'on' are included in the example lead provided in the text?
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