Parts of the News
a written story based on the facts
ARTICLE
pertaining to or dealing with morals; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct
ETHICAL
a person who writes articles for a news organization
someone's personal point of view (that they express in an news story)
BIAS
all the means of mass communication (newspapers, TV, radio, websites, magazines)
a report of a recent event; what is reported about a recent event or events
NEWS
believable; worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy
CREDIBLE
a person who gathers and reports news for a news organization
REPORTER
not affected by personal feelings or prejudice; based on facts; unbiased
OBJECTIVE
a special or regular article, usually displayed prominently
FEATURE
title of any newspaper article
HEADLINE
to put forth as original to oneself the ideas or words of another
PLAGIARIZE
all the media and agencies that print, broadcast, or gather and transmit news
the PRESS
closely connected to people; appropriate to what is being done or considered
RELEVANT
an article in which the writer expresses their personal opinion
OPINION PIECE
the first page of a paper, usually carrying the most important story
FRONT PAGE
a lie that causes damage
someone who gives a reporter information; a supplier of information
SOURCE
done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; in news, reporting that happens quickly
TIMELY
a regular article or feature in a newspaper or magazine
COLUMN
a line at the beginning of a news article giving the writer’s name
BYLINE
a false report maliciously uttered and tending to injure the reputation of a person
SLANDER
a neutral individual employed by a news organization to receive, investigate, report on and (in some instances) resolve reader or viewer complaints against a news organization
OMBUDSMAN
near to you/someone in space, time, or relationship
PROXIMITY
a feature story that discusses people or pets in an emotional or interesting way
HUMAN INTEREST STORY