News Values

--prominence—well-known people or institutions

--proximity—what are local effects, if any?

--currency—what’s the buzz?

--timeliness—what’s the latest?

--conflict—what’s the battle?

--impact—who’s affected and how?

--human interest—appeals to the heart?

--odd or unusual—what’s unexpected?

Long-Form News Stories

--Attribution

--Short Sentences and Short Paragraphs

--Information

--Simplicity

--Adherence to Style

Developing story information

--Lead

--Second paragraph – supporting information

--Supporting quote (?)

--Determine necessary points

--Develop necessary points

--Supporting quotes

--Story outline

Transitions

--Connectors

--Hooks

--Pronouns

--Associations

--Chronology

--Enumeration (use judiciously)

Types of News Stories

--Meetings

--Speeches

--Obituaries

--Weather stories

--Crime and courtroom story

--Periodicals and anniversary stories

Editing and Rewriting

--Spelling, Grammar and Style

--Wordiness

--Strong Verbs

--Answering all the Questions

--Internal Consistency