NEWS WRITING

INTRO TO JOURNALISM: UNIT 1

WEEK 1: What is Journalism?

• 7 Elements of News; Intro to Journalism
• Partner Interview Assignment

WEEK 2: News Writing

• News Writing 101
• Quote-Transition Format
• Lede Writing
• TKAM Essay Example

WEEK 3: News Story Assignment

• Assignment Sheet
• Researching a Story Angle

WEEK 4: Interviews, Transcriptions

• Otter

WEEK 5: Story Drafting, Editing

• AP Style Basics
• News Writing Cheat Sheet
• Peer Editing Sheet
• Headline Writing and Peer Edits