news writing

Inverted Pyramid Structure

A journalistic style where the most important information (who, what, when, where, why) is presented at the beginning of the article, with less critical details at the end.

Journalistic Ethics

The principles that guide journalists, requiring them to always tell the truth, verify facts, and avoid bias, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest.

News Values

Criteria that determine the newsworthiness of a story, including impact, timeliness, proximity, prominence, and novelty.

Conducting Interviews

The process of talking to eyewitnesses, student leaders, and school officials to gather information, using clear and open-ended questions.

Fact-Checking

The practice of verifying names, titles, dates, and numbers in your reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Event Coverage

Attending school-related events such as meetings, assemblies, and games to gather information and report on campus happenings.

Writing Clean Copy

The technique of using short sentences, active voice, clear paragraphs, and catchy headlines to enhance readability.

Meeting Deadlines

The necessity of submitting completed drafts on time for editorial review.