Campus Journalism 101: News Writing
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The document outlines the fundamentals of campus journalism, including the role and importance of journalism in society, types of news stories, and the process of news writing. It covers essential elements that make newsworthy content, such as proximity, timeliness, and impact, as well as techniques for writing effective leads and conducting interviews. Additionally, it emphasizes the ethical responsibilities of journalists and the need for accuracy and clarity in reporting.
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- 1. ALLPPT.com _ Free PowerPoint Templates, Diagrams and Charts CARESSA LYNN A. SIGLOS CAMPUS JOURNALISM 101: NEWS WRITING
- 2. CAMPUS JOURNALISM 101: NEWS WRITING OBJECTIVES: Define the role of journalism in society Outline the process involved in our practice of campus journalism Define NEWS Enumerate and explain elements that make a ‘news’ Differentiate kinds of news stories Learn tips in writing good news stories Write good news stories
- 3. JOURNALISM What is it for? Authoritarian Theory (Unity) Libertarian Theory (Freedom) Theory of Social Responsibility
- 4. The Principle of Media and Morality (Silverstone, 2007) “formation of social, civic, and moral space—a mediapolis where media can be a designated place for civility, humanity, and responsibility.” “higher form of social consciousness—one that looks out for society’s common good.”
- 5. ADVOCACY JOURNALISM “Articles that provide “context, analysis, evidence, and testimony that frame and drive public debate” (Kirkman, 2011) 1. Is fact-based 2. Approaches a story from a specific standpoint 3. Presents arguments 4. Addresses counter-arguments 5. Makes a call for action
- 6. Traditional News Journalism Present the facts Interpret what the facts mean
- 7. Contemporary Model Present a social concern and why it matters Present the facts Interpret what the facts mean Enable empowerment
- 8. NEWS WRITING: THE BASICS
- 9. News is any event, idea, or reaction that is presented factually and simply in written form to give the reader an idea of what is currently happening, particularly on matters of interest to the community.
- 10. So what’s newsworthy NEWS? Proximity or nearness • (Is it close to the community?) Revelation • (Is there significant, formerly unknown information to the readers?) Immediacy or timeliness • (Did it happen recently?) Consequence or Impact • (How many people have been, are and will be affected?) Entertainment • (Will it make a fun story?) Prominence • (Is anyone famous involved?) Oddity • (Is it something highly unusual?)
- 11. Inverted Pyramid Lead/Lede & other main points Body (Details of the initial information provided) Additional information
- 12. Kinds of News Stories According to Time Relations According to Treatment According to Topic/Scope Advance Story Straight News Country/Province-Wide Coverage Story News Feature/ Interpretative News School-wide Box Story Policy news Student/social issues news Event news Community news Achievements news
- 13. LEAD / LEDE the beginning of a news story which contains the most important information, helping the reader decide whether or not to read the rest of the story • Who-what-when-where-why-how leads • Grammatical beginning leads • Unorthodox leads
- 14. 5Ws lead • After getting all the information to answer the 5 Ws an H, decide which one is most important and begin your lead with that. • Avoid stressing the wrong things or persons in the lead. • Avoid using “Last, The, There, An, A” as much as possible as these could sound like dull openings. • Avoid overloading your lead.
- 15. Grammatical beginning lead • Gerund – Garnering a passing percentage of 95%, 65 BSCE graduates are now licensed Civil Engineers. • Temporal Clause – While classrooms at the Mechanical Ed campus are being repainted, Engineering and Maritime Transportation students attend classes under a large mango tree beside the college gym.
- 16. Grammatical beginning lead • Infinitive Phrase Lead – To raise enough funds for the GK Build this summer, members of The Artians will be performing in front of the city hall. • Conditional Clause – Unless the admin decides to increase the salary of its employees, the UNION will pursue their planned rally outside the gates of the university.
- 17. Unorthodox leads • Direct quotation lead – “I am no savior,” says Dr. Camacho after having saved 1,200 lives after Yoleng hit the province two days ago. • Question lead – Would you spend P10,000 for your child’s Senior High education? This was the central issue discussed during the Parents’ Assembly yesterday. • Contrast lead – From 48th to 71st, AGC lost its status as the premier center of educational excellence in Northern territory after accreditors denied granting autonomous status to the institution.
- 18. HOW TO DO IT (Data Gathering) Understand what the story is about Understand why the story is important Learn how to interview effectively Contact key individuals for interview Respect people, their time, and privacy Be present during the event you are covering Take down notes, and strive for accuracy Use a recorder if possible especially when you plan to include direct quotes. Cross-check data given by your sources to ensure consistency Gather as much information as you can before, during, and after the event.
- 19. HOW TO DO IT (Writing & Editing) Think about the most interesting and important part of the news, and create a good lead out of it. Add the rest of the details into the body, according to degree of importance of the information In news tackling policies/concerns, make sure to include all available sides of the story Do not fake your data Use simple language and avoid jargon unless necessary Edit your work and have others edit it too When in doubt, consult the experts
- 20. The NOSE for NEWS is what matters most in a news writer. If you don’t have it, you have to learn to grow it. After learning it, you have to hone it.