NEWS WRITING IMPORTANT TIPS
Summary
TLDRThis video tutorial offers essential tips for writing a news article, focusing on crafting compelling headlines, bylines, and leads. It emphasizes the importance of a concise lead that answers key questions in a single sentence and provides guidance on writing the body of the article with clear, simple language and one-sentence paragraphs. The tutorial advises against using contractions, editorializing, and starting leads with 'when' or 'here'. It also covers the use of direct and indirect quotes, proper terms, and the importance of specificity and present tense in English headlines, contrasting with past tense in Filipino. The tutorial concludes with advice on headline structure and the appropriate use of names.
Takeaways
- 📰 Headlines are crucial for giving readers a quick idea of the article's content.
- 🖋 The byline is the author's name, placed below the headline.
- 📝 The lead is a summary of the entire story, answering the basic questions (who, what, when, where, why, and how).
- 🚫 Keep the lead short, ideally within 35 words and limited to one sentence.
- 🙅♂️ Avoid starting the lead with 'when' or 'here', and refrain from using 'their' or 'this'.
- 🌐 The lead in national and school papers often starts with 'who'.
- 📚 The body of the article provides specific details and is supported by interviews, data, and research.
- 🔢 Limit words in the body to 60 and prefer one-sentence paragraphs for clarity.
- 📘 Each paragraph should contain a single, independent idea.
- 🔡 Use simple words to ensure readers don't need a dictionary, avoiding complex or high-falutin' language.
- 🔄 Use transitional devices like 'meanwhile', 'furthermore', or 'however' to connect paragraphs.
- 🚫 Avoid editorializing and inserting personal opinions in news writing.
- 🗣️ Use direct quotes from interviews and indirect quotes for transitions between paragraphs.
- 📜 Use proper terms like 'according to', 'police said', or 'DOH reiterated' for credibility.
- 🚫 Avoid using 'that' in indirect quotes and eliminate the passive voice where possible.
- 📢 Use the subject-verb-object (SVO) structure for headlines, being specific and direct.
- 🎯 Be specific rather than dramatic in headlines to maintain accuracy.
- 👤 Avoid using names in headlines if the subject is not prominent or well-known.
- 🕒 Use present tense in English headlines and past tense in Filipino ones.
- 📝 For English, if the subject is not prominent, consider not using their name in the headline.
Q & A
What is the most important part of a news article according to the video tutorial?
-The most important part of a news article is the headline, as it gives readers an idea of what the article is about in just a few words.
What is the term used for the author's name in a news article?
-The author's name in a news article is referred to as the byline, which is typically placed below the headline.
Why is the lead considered important in news writing?
-The lead is important because it serves as a summary of the entire story, usually answering the questions of what, who, why, so what, when, and where.
What should be the ideal length for a lead in news writing?
-The ideal length for a lead is 35 words or less, and it is usually limited to one sentence.
What is the recommended approach to writing the body of a news article?
-The body of a news article should be written with each one-sentence paragraph containing one independent idea, using simple words and avoiding high-falutin language.
Why should the use of transitional devices be avoided after paragraphs in the body of a news article?
-The use of transitional devices after paragraphs is recommended to improve the flow of the article and help readers transition smoothly between different points or ideas.
What is the significance of using direct quotes in news writing?
-Direct quotes are significant in news writing as they provide authenticity and credibility to the article, usually coming from interviews or primary sources.
Why should personal opinions be avoided in news writing?
-Personal opinions should be avoided in news writing to maintain objectivity and to ensure that the article presents facts without bias.
What is the recommended structure for headlines in news writing?
-The recommended structure for headlines is the subject-verb-object (SVO) format, which makes the headline direct and to the point.
How should tense be used in headlines for English and Filipino news articles?
-In English news articles, present tense should be used, while past tense is preferred for Filipino news articles.
What is the advice given for using names in headlines when the subject is not prominent?
-If the subject or person is not prominent, it is advised not to use their name or surname in the headline. Instead, a more general term like 'police officer' can be used.
Outlines
📰 Essential News Writing Techniques
This paragraph introduces the fundamentals of news writing, emphasizing the importance of headlines as the first impression for readers. It explains the role of the byline and the lead, which serves as a summary answering the basic questions about the story. The paragraph also touches on the body of the article, which provides detailed information and is supported by interviews, data, and research. Additionally, it offers tips for writing an effective lead, such as keeping it short and avoiding traditional openings.
📝 Advanced News Writing Strategies
The second paragraph delves into advanced strategies for writing the body of a news article. It advises limiting the word count to 60 per paragraph and preferring one-sentence paragraphs for clarity. The paragraph stresses the importance of simplicity in language to ensure readers do not need a dictionary. It also cautions against editorializing and suggests using direct quotes and proper terms for credibility. The paragraph concludes with additional tips on avoiding certain words and contractions, and emphasizes the use of subject-verb-object structure in headlines for clarity and impact.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Headlines
💡Byline
💡Lead
💡Body
💡Paragraphs
💡Transitional Devices
💡Direct Quotes
💡Indirect Quotes
💡SVO (Subject-Verb-Object)
💡Tense Usage
💡Prominence in Headlines
Highlights
Headlines are crucial as they give readers an idea of what the article is about in just a few words.
The byline is the author's name that appears below the headline.
The lead is a summary of the entire story, answering key questions like what, who, why, when, and where.
The body provides specific details and is compiled from interviews, data, and research.
Keep the lead short, preferably 35 words or less and limited to one sentence.
Avoid starting the lead with 'when' unless necessary.
Most leads start with 'who' or 'what', not 'their' or 'this'.
In Filipino, start leads with 'pandiwa' instead of using questions or codes.
Examples of 'who' leads are provided, such as President Rodrigo Duterte's announcement.
Examples of 'what' leads are given, like the announcement of restrictions on visiting Tagaytay.
Limit words in the body to 60 and prefer one-sentence paragraphs.
Each paragraph should contain one independent idea.
Use simple words to avoid making readers refer to a dictionary.
Use transitional devices like 'meanwhile', 'furthermore' after paragraphs.
Avoid editorializing and do not include personal opinions in news writing.
Use direct quotes from interviews and indirect quotes as transitions.
Use proper terms like 'according to', 'police said', 'doh reiterated'.
Avoid using 'that' in indirect quotes and eliminate the passive voice.
Avoid contractions and use the subject-verb-object (SVO) format for headlines.
Be specific and direct in headlines, avoiding dramatic language.
Use commas instead of 'and' in headlines for better clarity.
Use present tense in English headlines and past tense in Filipino.
Do not use names or surnames in headlines if the subject is not prominent.
Transcripts
[Music]
for today's video tutorial we will
discuss some tips on how to write a news
article especially in writing the lead
the body and other important elements of
news writing let us start with the
structures of news beginning with the
headlines
headlines are typically called as title
for beginners but this is actually one
of the most important part of a news as
it gives already the readers an idea of
what an article is all about in just few
words
what is byline
if you are the one who wrote the article
then your name below the headline is
your byline
lead is very important in news this is
like a summary of entire story which
usually answers the questions what
who
why
so what when and where
you have to be knowledgeable in writing
a lead
indeed
the body is very important as well if
you want to know the specific details
then you should read the entire details
or the body
don't worry
and paragraphs
usually collected interviews data and
researches
now let's begin on how to write a good
lead
as i've said since
especially the technicalities
i will give you some important tips on
how to write it first
keep the lead short
those with 35 words or less are
preferred leads are usually limited in
one sentence and so with the body soma
second
avoid starting lead with when or when
hindi naka say
unless
next
most leads start with who or what sino
or ano
national newspapers in even in the
school papers especially the who lead
also avoid beginning lead with their or
this jan or dito
then try not using code or question
leads because as these are so
traditional so conventional
in filipino you start your lead with
pandiwa
so here is an example of who lead
president rodrigo duterte announced on
saturday that he will retire from
politics shelving aside his plans to run
for vice president in the 2022 national
election
another one
the government has eased restrictions
for inbound arrivals and pave the way
for a shorter facility based quarantine
for fully vaccinated travelers coming
from other countries malacanang
announced on friday another one sa
tagalog or filipino
[Music]
next is the what lead
these are some examples
in english
visiting tagaytay is now put on hold as
more virus cases were recorded in the
past few days local government bureau
announced on friday
sa tagalog
the next tip that i will be sharing with
you is on how to write the body or the
content
these are some of the tips that i
prepared for you number one please limit
your words to 60 only as much as
possible number two in contest one
sentence paragraph is preferred in
printed it's okay to use one to two
sentence paragraph number three
each one sentence paragraph should only
contain one idea of course independent
idea say some sentence or paragraph
number four
use simple words
don't let readers use dictionary
news writing direct words or a very
simple
do not use high falludin words
another one
use transitional devices after
paragraphs for example meanwhile
furthermore however aside from that
[Music]
never editorialize never write your
personal opinion
opinion in news writing then as much as
possible use direct codes these are
usually coming from the interview if you
conducted an interview
then you may also use the indirect code
as transitions to the paragraphs use
proper terms for example according to
ayansa
police said doh reiterated
now these are some other important tips
that you have to always
remember please avoid using that in
paragraphs especially in indirect codes
for example
she said that the man jumped
you may omit the word that
predinamon she said the man jump another
one eliminate b form for example the
police officer will be resigning in his
post effective you may write it in this
way the police officer will resign
effective next avoid contractions like
want which should be will not paid they
had
he'd or he had
use subject verb object or svo for
headlines for example
bon bon marcos announces bid to join
presidential race in 2022
the word announces is the verb which is
always placed in the middle just like in
filipino aguila
headline
be specific not dramatic
make it direct to the point that is what
i'm trying to say
for example
courageous pacman files for presidency
after retiring from boxing that he most
loved
because there are writers
just to make it you know even impressive
now
but actually you may omit this words
[Music]
like courageous uh the most hila because
the title or the headline pacman files
for presidency after retiring from
boxing is enough next
use comma instead of end
in headlines
for example jorme and bbm file for
presidency
that's not the correct form
then comma bbm file for presidency
use present tense for english
and past tense for filipino
for example
bon bon marcos announced bid to join
presidential race in 2022
so hindi it
encouraged nothing the meeting although
sometimes or in other cases a nagagamita
depending on how you wrote your
headline
the correct form is
marcos announces bid to join
presidential race in 2022.
another tip if the subject or person is
not prominent or killer do not use the
name or surname in headlines
for example
spo4 kalagot admits foul play in karla
case
so do not use or do not mention the name
you can just write police officer admits
foul play in tarlac case that ends our
tutorial for today thank you so much for
listening
bye
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