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

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.