2. Basics
Steps to take
① You have been grouped.
② Find out who are interviewing
③ Fill out story proposal
④ Background research
⑤ Write 15 questions in order
⑥ Prepare to conduct interview
& take notes
Always Ask
Name
Spelling
Class
Standing
Title /Position
Contact
Information
3. Groups
Group 1 • Rm. 105
NAMM Show
Group 2 * Rm. 106
OR/CA differences
Sandy Kenny
Giancarlo Nicole
Brennen Kiera
Nick Teri
Jordyn Andrea
Dylan Bryanna
Jillian Greta
Haley Karrera
Yedith Ally
Eden Chloe
Joseph
4. Respondent List • Spring 2014
Name School Yea
r
Topic
Mick Hangland-Skill MAA 11 Trip to NAMM show in
California.
Tyler Wickord CHS 12 Similarities and
differences between
where he grew up in CA
and now OR
5. Developing Questions
Activity
Gather background information
Develop Questioning for your
group’s Interviewing Assignment:
Developing Purpose &
Questions
–Work to refine question
with group
–Add follow up questions
Order questions 1-15
–Rewrite questions in order
on handout.
Targets
Develop questions using correct
questioning technique.
6. Homework
Conduct additional background research
as needed.
Finish developing questioning strategy.
Come to next class prepared to be
professional.
Have writing utensils and paper/note pad
ready to go.
Dress appropriately to interview.
7. Developing Questions
Activity
Interview subject
Take notes on what
respondent says
Pay attention to the language
they use
Place quotation marks
around direct quotes in your
notes
Make sure direct quotes are
exactly what respondent said
Ask clarifying questions
If time permits
Rewrite notes
Start writing story
Targets
Conduct interview using question
technique developed.
Take notes including direct quotations
of your respondent.
Ask follow-up questions
Ask for clarification
Remember to double check spelling of
Name
Figures
Facts
8. Respondent List • Spring 2014
Name School Yea
r
Topic
Mick Hangland-Skill MAA 11 Spring Break trip to
NAMM show in
California.
Tyler Robert
Wickord
CHS 12 Similarities and
differences between
where he grew up in CA
and now OR
9. Respondents are looking for:
Name
Q
1
Q
2
Q
3
Q
4
Thoughtful
Question
Questionson
Topic
Questions
Open0ended
Polite&
Courteous
Participated
Respondent will note yes or no for each column.
10. Writing a News Story: Steps
1. Find the most important (key) thought (fact).
2. Number the order of thoughts from most important to least.
3. Keep the lead less than 30 (35) words.
4. Include the what and who into the lead.
5. Include any significant amounts into lead. Remember people
want to know about money.
6. Place the most important facts first while writing.
7. Paragraphs less than 100 words.
8. Use lots of quotes with transitions between.
11. First paragraph
Less than 30 words long
Captures gist of story
Sums up the story’s most important facts.
Contains 5W's + H
What & Who most important
Leads should not contain quotations.
Lede (or Lead)
12. Newswriting
Inverted Pyramid Style
• The most important
information
is at the top (beginning
of article)
• The least important
information is at the
bottom (end of article).
• Has the ability to
undergo cutoff test
(removing last section(s)
of story to quickly shorten
story).
13. Typing Story
Header
Name
Insert Page X of Y
Slug
Date
Period
Page 1
Start ⅓ to ½ way down
page
Page 2
Start at top
Write – 30 - at bottom
Name
Slug(assignment name)
Date
Period
Page1of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion ProMedium size14 font. Besureto double
spacestory copy. Writeparagraphsin block from puttingan extrareturn between each
paragraph.
Remember to useshort and concisesentiments. Usecolorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributionsarein past tense. Thevery best attribution term to
useistheword said. Attributionsshould comeafter information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduceanew sourcechangeto anew p aragraph.
Writeclear transitions connectingquotesand addingto thestory flow. Think as
transitionsasroad signspointingtheway for readersto follow .
⅓
14. Handing in Typed Assignments
Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
Must have header with
Name
Page number (insert X of Y)
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period & Computer
Must be double spaced
Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug(assignment name)
Date
Period
Page1of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion ProMedium size14 font. Besureto double
spacestory copy. Writeparagraphsin block from puttingan extrareturn between each
paragraph.
Remember to useshort and concisesentiments. Usecolorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributionsarein past tense. Thevery best attribution term to
useistheword said. Attributionsshould comeafter information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduceanew sourcechangeto anew p aragraph.
Writeclear transitions connectingquotesand addingto thestory flow. Think as
transitionsasroad signspointingtheway for readersto follow .
⅓
15. Targets 1 • Rough Draft
Write news style rough draft on computer
Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist
Inverted pyramid (important facts first)
Paragraphs less than 100 words
Use multiple styles of quotes
Use correct attribution style
“Quote,” Full Name, id, said.
Think about content
What was your purpose
Use rich & thoughtful quotes
16. Targets 2 • Editing
Edit stories looking for the following:
Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist
Inverted pyramid (important facts first)
Paragraphs less than 100 words
Quotes
Use multiple styles of quotes
Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.
Written in past tense
Written in third person
Spelling & grammar errors
Story matches purpose
Use of rich & thoughtful quotes
18. Stylebook
Use stylebook to develop journalistic copy style.
Use copy editing and proofing sheets to assist in editing copy into
journalistic style.
Use copy editing skills to edit worksheet.
1. Look at the table of contents for type of
error.
• Capitalization
• Abbreviations
• Identification of People
• Punctuation
• Numerals
• Miscellaneous
• Sports
2. Make corrections using proper copy
editing and proofing marks.
3. Remember to use past tense in attributions.
4. Be careful of
• D1, D4 (Titles & Identification)
• F2 (Numbers)
• G1 (opinion w/o attribution)
• G2 (Use of “that”)
• G# (not 3rd person)
Using the Stylebook
19. Targets 2 • Editing
Edit stories looking for the following:
Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist
Inverted pyramid (important facts first)
Paragraphs less than 100 words
Quotes
Use multiple styles of quotes
Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.
Written in past tense
Written in third person
Spelling & grammar errors
Story matches purpose
Use of rich & thoughtful quotes
20. In your group peer edit
Journalism students use green pens.
1. Sit in circle and edit someone else’s story.
2. When done pass story to person on the
right for them to edit.
3. Repeat 1-3 until everyone has edited every
story.
Time permitting, type changes to your story.
21. Targets 3 • Rewriting
Rewrite stories to include recommended edits.
Remember the following:
Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist
Inverted pyramid (important facts first)
Paragraphs less than 100 words
Quotes
Use multiple styles of quotes
Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.
Written in past tense
Written in third person
Spelling & grammar errors
Story matches purpose
Use of rich & thoughtful quotes
22. Targets 4 • Rewriting
Rewrite stories to include recommended edits.
Remember the following:
Lede less than 30 words, capture story gist
Inverted pyramid (important facts first)
Paragraphs less than 100 words
Quotes
Use multiple styles of quotes
Use correct attribution style: “Quote,” Full Name, id, said.
Written in past tense
Written in third person
Spelling & grammar errors
Story matches purpose
Use of rich & thoughtful quotes
23. Group Interview Project
General Notes 1
9. Don’t reference interview, NEVER write
something like:
a.I am interviewing (insert name here)
b.I also asked (insert name here)...
c.I then asked…
d.My last question for (insert name here) was…
e.Is there anything you want to say to your …
f.When asked about…
g.When asked if…
24. Group Interview Project
General Notes 1
1. Don’t include all information; think about whether
or not the information is relative to story
2. Always use said, NEVER says
3. Always write in past tense when referencing
something which has happened by publication
4. Don’t use you or I, write in third person (G3)
5. Avoid the word “that” (G2)
6. Don’t include opinions without attribution (G1)
7. Use last name only on second reference (D4)
8. Don’t double identify (D1)
25. Group Interview Project
General Notes 3
10.Correct identity is dependent on story
topic
a.General stories: class standing
b.Sports: position played
c.Club: officer title
d.Teacher: school & class taught
26. Group Interview Project
General Notes 4
11. Our direct quote style is
a. “Quote words go here,” Full Name, id, said.
b.“I hope journalism students use correct direct quote
attribution style,” Lorraine Stratton, SSC journalism,
said.
c. “I hope yearbook students use correct direct quote
attribution style,” Lorraine Stratton, CHS yearbook,
said.
d.“Always do as Stratt says,” Natalie Folio, CHS
student, said.
27. Group Interview Project
General Notes 5
12. Varsity is not capitalized in a sentence
13. NEVER include a personal email in story
14. Always include a website link whenever
possible
15. No comma before a conjunction (E10)
16. Use paragraphs and keep them below
100 words.
17. Ledes should be < 30 words (no more
than 35)