WRITING ARTICLES Flashcards
Information about an event, idea, or opinion that is timely and that affects and interests a large number of people in a community
News
What does NEWS stands for
Notable events, weather, and sports
Characteristics of News
Accurate
Recent
Concise
Clear
Balaned
Objective
Reflects the newspaper ideology and is considererd the mouthpiece of the newspaper management.
Editorial writing
It lets the reader know what the topic is
Introduction
Limit each paragraph to one main idea. Prove your points continually.
Body
Summarizes the main points
Conclusion
Kinds of Editorial
Civic Editorials
Policy Editorials
Big news Editorials
Obituaty Editorials
Engagement of Citizens and creating a public debate
Civic Editorials
Statements regarding policies and guidelines
Policy Editorial
Statements refering to current news affecting a large group of people
Big news Editorials
Notice of death information made public
Obituaty Editorials
