- The inverted pyramid is a basic journalism story structure that begins with the most important information and flows into less important information as the story continues.
- A delayed lede is one that does not include major facts. Rather it attempts to grab the reader’s attention is a more creative manner. It is also called a feature or soft lede.
- A nut graf tells the reader what the story is about. It needs to appear within the first two or three paragraphs.
- The when element should appear directly after the verb to avoid confusing readers. Though it is not very conversational, it is the only way to do it without confusing readers.
- A summary/ chronology story relay information in the order in which the events happened. They often follow a summary lede and a nut graf.
- When writing about crime, it is important not to name a person until he/she has been formally charged. It is important to distinguish between the actions of the person committing the crime and the person charged with the crime.
- A multiple element story is when two or three distinctly different ideas compete for the spotlight.
- A second day story is usually a complete rewrite of the original copy. What makes a second day story unique are ledes that reflect what has happened since the original report and it also must include new details and summarize what has happened for those that may have missed the original report.
- Correlation involves events happening at the same time. Causation refers to one event causing another. In story writing, the author must not assume. Instead, the author needs to get important information so that he can make a correlation or identify causation appropriately.
- Names, dates, places, corporate names, titles, numbers and graphics should all be double-checked.
- The rules for working with quotes are:
-Make sure the quote adds to the story.
-Make sure the quoted words are the person’s exact words.
-Paraphrase when necessary.
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