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 a classified ad?

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A small advertisement you put in a newspaper to buy something, to sell something, or to hire someone.

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What are features in journalism?

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Stories that are usually about less serious topics, often not time sensitive, and can be more creative than 'hard news.'

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What are obituaries?

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Notices of a person's death usually with a short biographical summary of their life.

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What is the purpose of a lede in journalism?

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The opening sentence or paragraph of an article that summarizes the main point.

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What is the difference between hard news and soft news?

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Hard news covers serious topics and is time-sensitive, while soft news covers lighter, more entertaining topics.

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What is a byline?

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A line that names the author of an article.

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What is an opinion article?

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A piece of writing that expresses the author's personal views on a topic.

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What is tabloid journalism?

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A style of journalism that focuses on sensational news stories, often with a focus on celebrity gossip.