Class 2: AP style practice Slide Class 2: AP style practice Joe Java Junior joined the American Automobile Association, just like his father, Joe Java Senior. (3) The reporter said he would meet with the source at the American Broadcasting Company on November 12. (2) The Pres. Of the U.S. lives in the white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (4) The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official said the U.S. could launch ABM missiles at a moment’s notice. (2) Dr. Andrew Jones, Ph.D in psychology, is a pro-life advocate. (3) The fire department was dispatched to Nine Morningside Boulevard to fight a blaze set by accused arsonist Vern Embers. (3) The Chief of Staff in the President’s Administration admitted he was a homosexual. (3) McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Class 2: AP style practice answers Slide Class 2: AP style practice answers Joe Java Junior joined the American Automobile Association, just like his father, Joe Java Senior. (3) The reporter said he would meet with the source at the American Broadcasting Company on November 12. (2) The Pres. Of the U.S. lives in the white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (4) The CIA official said the United States could launch ABMs at a moment’s notice. Andrew Jones, doctorate in psychology, is an anti-abortion advocate. The fire department was dispatched to 9 Morningside Blvd. to fight a blaze. The chief of staff in the president’s administration said he was a homosexual. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Beat Story #1 feedback Refer to page 59 Slide Beat Story #1 feedback Refer to page 59 Lead;Nut graph or second paragraph Check for personal pronouns, passive voice, grammar and punctuation problems. Attribution and Quotes Check for accuracy, fairness and balance, redundancy, cliches etc. AP stylebook McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Beat Story #2 feedback Tighten lead;Nut graph Slide Beat Story #2 feedback Tighten lead;Nut graph Check for personal pronouns, passive voice, grammar and punctuation problems. Attribution and Quotes Check for accuracy, fairness and balance, redundancy, cliches etc. AP stylebook Example McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Inside Reporting Tim Harrower lcome to the world of urnalism, where porters have been gging dirt, raking muck, king headlines and adlines for centuries w. It’s a history full of bloid trash, of slimy nsationalists, of runkards, deadbeats and mmers” (as a Harvard iversity president once scribed reporters). But it’s a history full of roes, too: men and men risking their lives tell stories of war and agedy, risking prisonment to defend ee speech. And as you n see here, reports have come beloved characters p culture, too, turning up movies, comics and TV ows as if guided by an cult hand. Every culture seeks effective ways to spread new information and gossip. In ancient times, news was written on clay tablets. In Caesar’s age, Romans read newsletters compiled by correspondents and handwritten by slaves. Wandering minstrels spread news (and the plague) in the Middle Ages. Them came ink on paper. Voices on airwaves. Newsreels, Web sites, And 24-hour cable news networks. Thus when scholars analyze the rich history of journalism, some view it in terms of technological progress—for example, the dramatic impact of bigger, faster printing presses. Others see journalism as a specialized form literary expression, one that’s constantly evolving, reflecting and shaping its culture. Others see it as an inspiring quest for free speech, an endless power struggle between Authority (trying to control information) and the People (trying to learn the truth). Which brings to mind the words of A.J. Liefling: “Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to htose who own one.” In the pages ahead, we’ll take a quick tour of 600 years of journalism history, from hieroglyphics to hypertext: the media, the message and the politics. Technical advances and brilliant ideas forged a new style of journalism. It was a century of change, and newspapers changed dramatically. The typi newspaper of 1800 wa undisciplined mishma legislative proceeding long-winded essays a secondhand gossip. B 1900, a new breed of tor had emerged. Jour had become big busin Reporting was becom disciplined craft. And newspapers were bec more entertaining and essential than ever, w most of the features w expect today: Snappy headlines, Ads, Comic Sports pages. And an “inverted pyramid” sty writing that made stori tighter and newsier. Radio and television brought an end to newspapers’ media monopoly. Why? Well yourself: Which did yo Inside Reporting Tim Harrower 6 Beyond breaking news McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Beyond breaking news The world of features Generating story ideas Slide Beyond breaking news The world of features Generating story ideas Feature style Feature story structures Writing profiles Enterprise projects (continued) McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Beyond breaking news Investigative reporting Package planning Slide Beyond breaking news (continued) Investigative reporting Package planning Short-form alternatives Writing editorials and columns Writing reviews McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Features explore a variety of topics The world of features Slide Personalizing the news with stories Features explore a variety of topics Lifestyles Health Science and technology Entertainment Food Homes and gardens News stories focus on timely, public events. Features are more personal. Include topics, treatments, styles not found in news. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

10 The world of features Popular feature stories Personality profile Slide 10 Popular feature stories Personality profile Human-interest story Color story Backgrounder Trend story Reaction piece Flashback How-to Consumer guide Personal narrative McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Generating story ideas Slide Generating story ideas “Hard” news, “soft” news Relative terms that describe topic and treatment of story. Expect serious, timely events to be written in inverted- pyramid style. Items that are less urgent or somber make up “soft” news. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Generating story ideas Slide Generating story ideas Great stories are waiting discovery TV, magazines, newspapers, Web sites Brainstorming McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Generating story ideas Slide Generating story ideas Is it a good one? Where did it come from? Is it original? Did it surprise you? Does the idea have movement? Is there a STORY there? Is there tension? Is it true? Do you like the story? McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Generating story ideas Slide Generating story ideas Turn your idea into a story See if it’s been done. Focus your angle. Do your research. Write the story. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Slide Feature style Some stories require a livelier, looser, more literary voice Tom Wolfe dubbed it “New Journalism.” Realistic dialogue. Vivid reconstruction of scenes. Viewed through the eyes of the characters. Recording everyday details. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Feature style Successful feature writers rely on literary techniques Slide Feature style Successful feature writers rely on literary techniques Syntax & phrasing Voice & tense Detail & description Dramatic techniques McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Feature style Successful feature writers… Helpful tips Write tightly. Slide Feature style Successful feature writers… Helpful tips Write tightly. Vary sentence structure. Match treatment to topic. Don’t overdo. Avoid 1st person. Stay objective. Read. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Feature story structures Slide Feature story structures Standard story structures How long should this story be? What key points do I need to make? Think visually. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Slide Writing profiles Good profiles reveal feelings, attitudes, habits and mannerisms How to research and write successful profiles Solicit your subject’s support. Interview and observe. Find your focus. Follow up with interviews and research. Structure your story. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Writing profiles Sample story structures for profiles Anecdotal lead Slide Writing profiles Sample story structures for profiles Anecdotal lead Engaging, revealing small story to lure readers in Nut graf Summarizes why this person matters now Scene #1 Observe subject in action using dialog, details, descriptions Chronology Recap of subject’s past McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Writing profiles Sample story structures… Scene #2 What lies ahead Slide Writing profiles Sample story structures… Scene #2 Another look at the subject in action What lies ahead Plans, dreams, goals and obstacles Closing quote McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

3 Writing profiles Ways to paint a better portrait Capture details. Slide 3 Ways to paint a better portrait Capture details. Re-create scenes. Add quotes and dialogue. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Enterprise projects Slide Enterprise stories explore Why, How, and What Happens Next Finding the time Make lists. Prioritize. Devote time each day. Keep the project organized. Don’t overwork. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Enterprise projects Doing the reporting Start with thesis. Slide Doing the reporting Start with thesis. Do your research. Report. Report. Report. Control the material. Look for universal connections. Keep a running list of questions and things to do. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Enterprise projects Writing the story Write from the first. Slide Writing the story Write from the first. Write after each interview. Don’t be afraid of the edit. Seek outside input. Enjoy the process. Rewrite each time. Plan your ending. Save often, print frequently. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Investigative reporting Slide Proud tradition may be in decline Investigation is the work of the reporter. Subject involves something of importance to readers. Others are attempting to hide these matters from public. Digging up dirt Be skeptical… …but remain objective. Focus tightly. Cast a wide net. Keep your nose clean. Work the Web. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Short-form alternatives Slide To reach readers, condense the data Fast-facts box Bio box Checklist List Step-by-step guide Quiz Factual index Diagram Quote collection Timeline McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Writing editorials and columns Slide Editorials and columns provide personality and passion to a paper Editorial – usually from 300 to 500 words; comments on current events; appears to express the opinion of the paper Editorial cartoon – combines art and commentary of current events Column – signed opinion McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Writing editorials and columns Slide Columns: The options are endless Topical commentary Reaction to events Personal meditations Personal life Slice of life Storyteller Advice for columnists Develop a distinctive voice. Do your own reporting. Choose worthy topics. Avoid jumping on bandwagons. Always have a backup. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Writing editorials and columns Slide How do readers recognize this story is an opinion column? Column logos Different headline font Initial cap McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Writing reviews Readers depend on critics for advice Slide Readers depend on critics for advice Criticism – study, evaluation and interpretation of the arts For reader-friendly reviews, create a fact box. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Writing reviews How to write criticisms Structure your reviews. Slide How to write criticisms Structure your reviews. Balance reporting and opinion. Know your stuff. Be aware of biases. Don’t be pompous. Don’t be cruel. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Group Work

Week 10 Assignments Beat Story #2 final draft Read Ch. 7 Slide Week 10 Assignments Beat Story #2 final draft Deadline: Tuesday, May 21 at 8 a.m. Read Ch. 7 Class 1: Groups 1-4, 10 Class 2: Groups 3,6 McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.