Newsworthiness
Immediate, current information and events are newsworthy because they have just recently occurred. It’s news because it’s “new.”
What is Timeliness
The big, bold title of a story that grabs your attention and tells what the story is about.
What is a Headline?
The first paragraph. It gives the most important facts (who, what, when, where, why, how).
What is a Lead (Lede)?
Serious, important news (government, crime, economy, major events).
What is Hard News?
When someone's name and title are cited with a quote. Ex. "The U.S. has no plans to invade Iran," said White House press secretary Jim Smith.
Local information and events are newsworthy because they affect the people in our community and region. We care more about things that happen “close to home.”
What is proximity
The name of the reporter who wrote the story
The ending of the story that leaves the reader thinking or with a question.
What is a Kicker Conclusion?
Less serious news that is more about entertainment, lifestyle, or trends.
What is Soft News?
The name of the backpage of our newsletter
What is "The Stern"?
Local information and events are newsworthy because they affect the people in our community and region. We care more about things that happen “close to home.”
What is relevance?
Big categories in the newspaper (News, Sports, Opinion, Entertainment, etc.). Usually found on the front page of each section
Graphics that show information using charts, maps, or diagrams instead of photos.
What is an Infographic?
A story that focuses on people’s emotions, struggles, or inspiring moments.
What is a Human Interest story?
how well-known or influential the people, groups, or institutions in a news story are. Stories involving famous individuals, major organizations, government leaders, or powerful companies are often considered more newsworthy because many people already recognize them or are affected by their actions.
Small text under a photo that explains what is happening in the picture.
What is a Caption?
Extra information or closing details that are less crucial to the main story.
What is a Tail Conclusion?
A longer story that goes deeper into a person, place, event, or topic.
The winner of Superbowl LX
Who are the Seattle Seahawks
People are interested in other people. Everyone has something to celebrate and something to complain about. We like unusual stories of people who accomplish amazing feats or handle a life crisis because we can identify with them.
A quote from the story that is made big and bold to grab attention.
A paragraph (usually early in the story) that explains why the story matters.
What is a Nut Graph Paragraph?
An article written by the newspaper staff about an issue or topic that gives their opinion
What is an Editorial/Opinion Story?
The digital tool we use to organize all of our work