Understand the definition of news and the difference between news that is interesting and news that impacts our lives such as the price of gas.
What is the difference between hard news and soft news?
Know what the five W's are and why most leads are What leads. Know the characteristics of news such as timeliness, proximity, consequence, uniqueness, etc.
Which one of the W's are rarely known for a news story and why?
Understand the role of a lead to summarize the news and capture the reader's interest.
Know the differences between the different types of lead outlined in the textbook such as the summary lead, anecdotal lead, direct-address, wordplay lead, etc.
Know the basics of interviewing. What is the difference between a direct quote, indirect quote and paraphrasing? When should you do each one?
What does the term attribution mean? Why is said the preferred verb of attribution?
What is the benefits and downside of tape recording an interview? What are the benefits of taking notes during an interview?
What should a reporter do before an interview to prepare, during the interview and after the interview?
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