Journalism and Informative Writing

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What is investigative journalism?

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A form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest.

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What is a headline?

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The title of an article.

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What is an opinion article?

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A persuasive article that can be written by a staff member or anyone else.

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What is a news story?

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A factual, unbiased account of a current event or situation, usually time-sensitive; can be hard news or soft news.

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What is broadcast journalism?

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Journalism on the radio and TV.

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What is feature journalism?

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A type of journalism that focuses on in-depth stories about people, events, or issues.

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What is the lede?

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The opening sentence or paragraph of a news story that summarizes the main point.

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What is print journalism?

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Journalism that is published in newspapers and magazines.

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What is a letter to the editor?

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A written communication sent to a publication expressing the writer's opinion.

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What is hard news?

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News that is timely and focuses on important events or issues.