Week 16 (30/11): We’re nearly there!

“Burning My Candle at Both Ends” by gfpeck is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

BY RUTH BERAN

First, a quick news quiz.

Your assessments are now due, today you can work in class to complete them.

Week 15 (23/11): The light at the end of the tunnel

“The Light at the End of the Tunnel” by C.P.Storm is licensed under CC BY 2.0

BY RUTH BERAN

It’s nearly end of term, hopefully you can see the light glimmering at the end of the tunnel.

Week 14 (16/11): The End

Photo: Thomas Hawk/flickr, some rights reserved

Sally Adams explains in her book that a feature should offer a satisfying conclusion. She says features often end with statements or quotes; less commonly with anecdotes and descriptions; rarely with questions. My advice: avoid the question ending at all costs – it should be left to experienced writers!

Week 13 (9/11): Diving in – Starting to write your story

The lead.

‘It’s no good standing there at the beginning of an article flexing your muscles. Just do the old handspring right away.’

                      – ‘Cassandra’, Daily Mirror

Week 12 (2/11): The First Draft

“folders” by Fifi LePew is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

BY RUTH BERAN

VIDEO: How do journalists sort their information?