Journalism Terms

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Lead (Lede)

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The opening paragraph of a news story that summarizes the most important information.

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Headline

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The title of a news article, designed to grab attention and summarize the story.

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Source

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A person, document, or record that provides information for a story.

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Editorial

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An article that expresses the opinions of the newspaper's editorial board, not an individual journalist.

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Feature

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A longer article that goes in-depth on a subject, often focusing on human interest or a trend.

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Inverted Pyramid

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A journalistic style of writing that presents the most important information first, followed by supporting details.

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Quote

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The exact words spoken by a source, included in the article and usually placed within quotation marks.

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Investigative Journalism

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In-depth reporting that uncovers information, often focusing on corruption, scandals, or complex issues.

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Broadcast Journalism

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News reporting that is done through television or radio, as opposed to print or digital platforms.

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Citizen Journalism

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News reported by non-professional journalists, often through social media or blogs.