Steps for Writing a News Story

Question 1

Conceive

Answer 1

Think up an idea for a story.

Question 2

Collect

Answer 2

Gather information to answer basic questions (who, what, where, why, when)

Question 3

Find Focus

Answer 3

Find your central point or focus that will be your lead.

Question 4

Construct Story

Answer 4

• Find to focus
• Write the lead
• Answer the question: What is the story about?
• Summarize clearly & concisely

Question 5

Correct

Answer 5

Fix mistakes, rewrite, repeat.

Question 6

2 Types of Leads

Answer 6

Hard and Soft

Question 7

Purpose of Journalism?

Answer 7

Inform & Educate the public.