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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Tip Sheet
Summary lead:
30 words or less
active voice
be to the point!
Subject verb obect
briefly who did what, when, who said.
Writing Stories:
Explain the facts, who dud what when who said, how
find whats most important, end with the least important (inverted pyramid)
nut grap after lead
use quotes of important information
check all facts and quotes, word for word
while ending, relate back to the lead
1-3 sentence paragraphs, don't over do it...straight to the point
Covering Events:
be perpared- - have who you want to interview ready and the questions you want to ask them
research the event or person before hand
ask questions during the event
find the important information!
write everything down!
check details, go over them
30 words or less
active voice
be to the point!
Subject verb obect
briefly who did what, when, who said.
Writing Stories:
Explain the facts, who dud what when who said, how
find whats most important, end with the least important (inverted pyramid)
nut grap after lead
use quotes of important information
check all facts and quotes, word for word
while ending, relate back to the lead
1-3 sentence paragraphs, don't over do it...straight to the point
Covering Events:
be perpared- - have who you want to interview ready and the questions you want to ask them
research the event or person before hand
ask questions during the event
find the important information!
write everything down!
check details, go over them
100 word story
A girl was trapped in a washer for more than five minutes by playing with her sister yesterday at a nearby laundromat, Rockland police chief said.
The 3-year-old, Jennifer Childs, climbed into one of the washing machines while her sister closed the door. The machine rapidly filled up with water as her sister called for help.
Paul Hecker was close and heard the screams coming from the Glen Rock Laundry and Dry Cleaner. He brought a hammer from his truck and smashed the glass in the washing machine door.
Childs was removed from the washer and was listed in good condition.
The 3-year-old, Jennifer Childs, climbed into one of the washing machines while her sister closed the door. The machine rapidly filled up with water as her sister called for help.
Paul Hecker was close and heard the screams coming from the Glen Rock Laundry and Dry Cleaner. He brought a hammer from his truck and smashed the glass in the washing machine door.
Childs was removed from the washer and was listed in good condition.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ch 5 Study questions
What is the inverted pyramid?
Starts with the most important details and work your way dwon to the least important details.
What's a delayed lede? What other names does it go by?
Also known as a feature or soft leads. Do no flash the major facts of a story to the reader but instead try to catch the readers attention in a more creative manner.
What's a nut graf? Where does it come in the story?
Essentially tells the reader "This is what they stor is all about.", clear focuss of the story, between the lead and the body of the story
Where does the when element go?
after the who and what.
What's a summary/chronology story?
summary of what is to happen, SVO, chronology is in the order in which events happen, typically following a summary lead.
What special handling does a crime story require when it comes to naming suspects?
until a person is formally charged with a crime, it is safest to not report the person's name.
What is a multiple element story?
Two or three distincly different ideas compete for the spotlight.
What is a second day story?
complete rewrite, lead must reflect what has happened since the initial report was published and the stroy must provide new details and also summarize the original report for those who might have missed it.
What is the difference between correlation and causation? What special handling does this require in story writing?
Correlation-events happening at the same time, Causation- one event causes another. A journalist needs to be careful about making such assumptions about causation, removing any that are not supported by facts.
What kinds of facts should be double checked?
Names, dates, places, corporate names, titles, numbers, graphics
What are the rules for working with quotes?
make sure the quote adds to the story, make sure the quoted words are the person's exact words, paraphrase when necessary, don't put words in a speakers mouth, place attribution carefully, avoid inverted attribution, make sure it is clear who's speaking and choose verbs carefully.
Starts with the most important details and work your way dwon to the least important details.
What's a delayed lede? What other names does it go by?
Also known as a feature or soft leads. Do no flash the major facts of a story to the reader but instead try to catch the readers attention in a more creative manner.
What's a nut graf? Where does it come in the story?
Essentially tells the reader "This is what they stor is all about.", clear focuss of the story, between the lead and the body of the story
Where does the when element go?
after the who and what.
What's a summary/chronology story?
summary of what is to happen, SVO, chronology is in the order in which events happen, typically following a summary lead.
What special handling does a crime story require when it comes to naming suspects?
until a person is formally charged with a crime, it is safest to not report the person's name.
What is a multiple element story?
Two or three distincly different ideas compete for the spotlight.
What is a second day story?
complete rewrite, lead must reflect what has happened since the initial report was published and the stroy must provide new details and also summarize the original report for those who might have missed it.
What is the difference between correlation and causation? What special handling does this require in story writing?
Correlation-events happening at the same time, Causation- one event causes another. A journalist needs to be careful about making such assumptions about causation, removing any that are not supported by facts.
What kinds of facts should be double checked?
Names, dates, places, corporate names, titles, numbers, graphics
What are the rules for working with quotes?
make sure the quote adds to the story, make sure the quoted words are the person's exact words, paraphrase when necessary, don't put words in a speakers mouth, place attribution carefully, avoid inverted attribution, make sure it is clear who's speaking and choose verbs carefully.
Lede writing 4, 5
4. A state representative is sponsoring a bill that will establish a web site that increases penalties for identify theft and raises crime for a misdemeanor to a felony.
5. The Maryland Department of Education is awarding more than $30 million in federal grant money to 53 school districts to help innovative programs.
5. The Maryland Department of Education is awarding more than $30 million in federal grant money to 53 school districts to help innovative programs.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Lede Practice
1. The mayor's husband suffered broken bones in a three-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Warren and Davidson avenues.
2. City council members are pursuing to create a local board to oversee changes in the downtown historic district.
3. The Head of the Department of Energy said the Las Vegas desert will act as a "safe haven" to store 77,000 tons of radioactive waste.
2. City council members are pursuing to create a local board to oversee changes in the downtown historic district.
3. The Head of the Department of Energy said the Las Vegas desert will act as a "safe haven" to store 77,000 tons of radioactive waste.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Extra Credit Post
Rules:
1. Use commas in compound sentences when clauses are separated by a conjunction such as "and," "but," "for," "nor," or "yet."
EX: I needed the pencil, but I wanted the pen.
I needed the pencil; I wanted the pen.
2. Use commas to separate elements in a series. Such elements usually are adjectives, verbs, or nouns.
EX: The big, crazy man stole my lunch money.
The dog could eat, sleep, run and even jump well.
3. Use commas when attributing from quoted material. Commas set off words of attribution from the words of a one-sentence quotation unless a question mark or exclamation mark is preferred.
EX: As I left the room she said, "Don't forget your key!"
I can't believe she said, "damnit" in front of the teacher.
4. Commas follow introductory matter, such as after an introductory adverbial clause.
EX: When I went to the store, I had to first make a list.
I went to sleep, I knew I had to get up soon.
5. Commas follow the salutation of a friendly letter and the complimentary close of any letter. Commas also follow capitalized elements, such as the complimentary close (e.g., Sincerely, Very truly yours), and a colon follows the salutation of a business letter.
EX: To whom it may concern,
Dear Alice,
6. Commas follow all items in a date or full address.
EX: I used to live in Frederick, Maryland.
Today is March 12, 2006.
7. Commas surround nonessential words or phrases.
EX: The newsreporter actually, went crazy after the show.
His mom for once, decided to drive.
8. Commas surround words of direct address.
EX: Doctor, I need your help.
Sarah, can you get me my drink.
9. Commas indicate omitted verbs, usually expressed in another part of the sentence.
EX: My computer is broken, yeah your right.
I will be on television, maybe, one day.
10. Semicolons connect two complete sentences if sentences have a related though. Use of a semicolon usually creates a sense of drama.
EX: My mom had to get tons of groceries at the store; banannas, salad, pizza bites and hot dogs.
I needed to start studying; english, writing and history.
11. Semicolons are used in a list separating items that require significant internal punctuation.
EX: I needed to buy clothes; a shirt, pair of jeans and socks but didn't have enough money.
Last year I lived in Canada; then in Towson and finally now I live in Virginia.
12. Colons preced formal lists, illustrations, multisentence quotes, and enumerations.
EX: My friends are kelly, steve, sarah, jennifer and micheal.
I want to travel to London, Hollywood, Paris and Texas.
1. Use commas in compound sentences when clauses are separated by a conjunction such as "and," "but," "for," "nor," or "yet."
EX: I needed the pencil, but I wanted the pen.
I needed the pencil; I wanted the pen.
2. Use commas to separate elements in a series. Such elements usually are adjectives, verbs, or nouns.
EX: The big, crazy man stole my lunch money.
The dog could eat, sleep, run and even jump well.
3. Use commas when attributing from quoted material. Commas set off words of attribution from the words of a one-sentence quotation unless a question mark or exclamation mark is preferred.
EX: As I left the room she said, "Don't forget your key!"
I can't believe she said, "damnit" in front of the teacher.
4. Commas follow introductory matter, such as after an introductory adverbial clause.
EX: When I went to the store, I had to first make a list.
I went to sleep, I knew I had to get up soon.
5. Commas follow the salutation of a friendly letter and the complimentary close of any letter. Commas also follow capitalized elements, such as the complimentary close (e.g., Sincerely, Very truly yours), and a colon follows the salutation of a business letter.
EX: To whom it may concern,
Dear Alice,
6. Commas follow all items in a date or full address.
EX: I used to live in Frederick, Maryland.
Today is March 12, 2006.
7. Commas surround nonessential words or phrases.
EX: The newsreporter actually, went crazy after the show.
His mom for once, decided to drive.
8. Commas surround words of direct address.
EX: Doctor, I need your help.
Sarah, can you get me my drink.
9. Commas indicate omitted verbs, usually expressed in another part of the sentence.
EX: My computer is broken, yeah your right.
I will be on television, maybe, one day.
10. Semicolons connect two complete sentences if sentences have a related though. Use of a semicolon usually creates a sense of drama.
EX: My mom had to get tons of groceries at the store; banannas, salad, pizza bites and hot dogs.
I needed to start studying; english, writing and history.
11. Semicolons are used in a list separating items that require significant internal punctuation.
EX: I needed to buy clothes; a shirt, pair of jeans and socks but didn't have enough money.
Last year I lived in Canada; then in Towson and finally now I live in Virginia.
12. Colons preced formal lists, illustrations, multisentence quotes, and enumerations.
EX: My friends are kelly, steve, sarah, jennifer and micheal.
I want to travel to London, Hollywood, Paris and Texas.
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