Editorial Writing
The point of Editorial Writing is to ___________.
What is Persuade?
A brief description or explanation that accompanies a photo to provide context, details or a narrative.
What is a Caption?
The person or document that provides information or data for a story. Can be official, like press releases, or informal, like eyewitnesses or experts.
What is a Source?
Factual news stories that focus on timely, highly consequential topics like politics, economics, crime, and weather.
What is Hard News?
Restricts access to premium content on a website until readers pay for a subscription or one-time fee. It's a way to monetize content.
What is a Paywall?
Short opinion pieces sent in by readers.
What are Letters to the Editor?
Title of a news article.
What is a Headline?
An exclusive story that a reporter or news outlet uncovers and breaks before anyone else.
What is a Scoop?
A long-form article focusing on a topic or story. More of an in-depth narrative than straightforward news, sometimes with an emotional angle.
What is a Feature Story?
A prestigious journalism award. Established in 1917, the prize honors outstanding work for investigative reporting, feature writing, and commentary.
What is the Pulitzer Prize?
Who draws cartoons to illustrate a point of view and make readers think? Often Political.
What is an editorial illustrator?
The author's name at the top of the article, usually under the headline.
What is a Byline?
Repetition of someone's spoken or written words within an article cited verbatim. They're used to add authenticity and provide evidence.
What is a quote/quotation?
An article that expresses the opinion of the editorial team or stance on a particular issue. Opinion-driven and offers insight, analysis, or a persuasive argument on current events.
What is an Editorial?
Where newsmakers make statements and answer journalists' questions. Usually conducted by government officials, sports teams, police, or celebrities.
What is a Press Conference?
Short for 'opposite the editorial page'. An opinion piece is usually written by someone outside of the editorial team like a politician or expert.
What is an Op-Ed?
The first and most important paragraph of a news article.
What is a Lede/Lead?
When a source shares information with a journalist but does NOT want it published or attributed to them. Allows sources to speak freely without fear of being quoted in print.
What is Off-the-Record?
A formal statement is issued to correct or withdraw previously published information. Usually done when original content is found to be inaccurate or misleading.
What is a Retraction?
An audio program available online for streaming or downloading. Typically split into episodes and can cover everything from storytelling and serialized dramas to interviews.
What is a Podcast?
A regular article or piece written by a specific writer called a columnist. Often opinion-based. Usually placed in a fixed location, making them easy for readers to find.
What is a Column?
The written content of an article.
What is Copy?
Describes a short, catchy video or audio excerpt from a speech or interview. Memorable and often used in broadcasts to highlight key points.
What is a Soundbite?
The spotlight article in a publication. Designed to be eye-catching and compelling, often covering a major topic, event, or issue to be highlighted.
What is a Cover Story?
A standout snippet or quote from an article often set in larger or stylized text designed to grab attention and highlight a key point.
What is a Pull-Quote/Pull-Out Quote?