Slide Class 2 AP style practice 1 Joe

Slide Class 2: AP style practice 1. Joe Java Junior joined the American Automobile Association, just like his father, Joe Java Senior. (3) 2. The reporter said he would meet with the source at the American Broadcasting Company on November 12. (2) 3. The Pres. Of the U. S. lives in the white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (4) 4. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official said the U. S. could launch ABM missiles at a moment’s notice. (2) 5. Dr. Andrew Jones, Ph. D in psychology, is a pro-life advocate. (3) 6. The fire department was dispatched to Nine Morningside Boulevard to fight a blaze set by accused arsonist Vern Embers. (3) 7. The Chief of Staff in the President’s Administration admitted he was a homosexual. (3) Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Slide Class 2: AP style practice answers 1. Joe Java Junior joined the American Automobile Association, just like his father, Joe Java Senior. (3) 2. The reporter said he would meet with the source at the American Broadcasting Company on November 12. (2) 3. The Pres. Of the U. S. lives in the white house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. (4) 4. The CIA official said the United States could launch ABMs at a moment’s notice. 5. Andrew Jones, doctorate in psychology, is an antiabortion advocate. 6. The fire department was dispatched to 9 Morningside Blvd. to fight a blaze. 7. The chief of staff in the president’s administration said he was a homosexual. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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 Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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 Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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

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

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

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

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 invertedpyramid style. • Items that are less urgent or somber make up “soft” news. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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? Mc. Graw-Hill § Is there a STORY there? § Is there tension? § Is it true? § Do you like the story? © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-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. Mc. Graw-Hill • Viewed through the eyes of the characters. • Recording everyday details. © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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

Slide Feature story structures Standard story structures § How long should this story be? § What key points do I need to make? § Think visually. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-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. • Follow up with interviews and research. • Interview and observe. • Structure your story. • Find your focus. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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 Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Slide Writing profiles 3 Ways to paint a better portrait 1. Capture details. 2. Re-create scenes. 3. Add quotes and dialogue. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Slide Enterprise projects 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. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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

Slide Investigative reporting 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. Mc. Graw-Hill Digging up dirt • Be skeptical… • …but remain objective. • Focus tightly. • Cast a wide net. • Keep your nose clean. • Work the Web. © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

Slide Writing editorials and columns 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 Mc. Graw-Hill § Editorial cartoon – combines art and commentary of current events § Column – signed opinion © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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

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

Slide Writing reviews 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. Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Group Work

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 Mc. Graw-Hill © 2010 The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.