How to write a news report
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- Q1What is the purpose of a news report?To promote a specific agendaTo inform the public about current eventsTo entertain readersTo persuade people to take action30s
- Q2What is the ideal length for a news report?300-500 words50-100 words1,000-2,000 words10,000 words or more30s
- Q3What is the typical structure of a news report?Random orderChronological orderAlphabetical orderInverted pyramid30s
- Q4What is a lead in a news report?The first sentence or paragraphA quote from a sourceThe conclusionA factual statement30s
- Q5What is the purpose of a headline in a news report?To grab the reader's attentionTo list the sources usedTo summarize the articleTo provide background information30s
- Q6What is a byline in a news report?The name of the publicationThe name of the reporter who wrote the articleThe word count of the articleThe date the article was written30s
- Q7What is a nut graf in a news report?A paragraph that includes a quote from a sourceA paragraph that summarizes the main point of the articleA paragraph that lists sources usedA paragraph that provides background information30s
- Q8What is the importance of accuracy in a news report?It persuades people to take actionIt promotes a specific agendaIt makes the article more entertainingIt ensures the credibility of the article30s
- Q9What is the role of quotes in a news report?To provide a personal opinion from the reporterTo promote a specific agendaTo provide perspective and insight from sourcesTo summarize the article in the source's words30s
- Q10What is the ethics of journalism?To report what the sources indicate but might not be trueTo report in a way that gets reactions from the publicTo report what is profitable for the news organizationTo report the truth, minimize harm, and act independently.30s
- Q11
A news report typically follows a pyramid structure to ensure that the most important and newsworthy information is presented first, and that readers can easily and quickly understand the main points of the story.
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30s - Q12
In a pyramid structure, the most essential information is presented in the lead, or opening paragraph, of the story. This is often referred to as the "5 W's and H" - who, what, where, when, why, and how - and answers the most important questions about the event or issue being reported.
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30s - Q13
The pyramid structure is important because readers often have limited time and attention span, and may not read the entire article. By presenting the most important information first, readers can quickly understand the main points of the story even if they only read the lead paragraph.
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30s - Q14
The pyramid structure is NOT useful for editors, they cant use it to easily trim or expand the story as needed to fit the available space without sacrificing the essential information or the coherence of the story.
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