Types of News Stories

It is straightforward reporting of the 5Ws and 1 H (Who, What, Where, When, Why and How) according to order of importance. Its inverted pyramid structure is its distinctive aspect.

• Straight News Story

• Human Interest Story

• Interpretative News

• In-depth News

• News Feature

This type of news story appeals to the emotions and attempts to make him laugh, cry, angry or empathize with the subject.

• Straight News Story

• Human Interest Story

• Interpretative News

• In-depth News

• News Feature

This type of news story goes beyond the 5Ws. The why and how features are emphasized using authoritative documents, citing statistics and valid findings on the topic

• Straight News Story

• Human Interest Story

• Interpretative News

• In-depth News

• News Feature

This type of news story is a narrative report of an event, speeches, technical or scientific reports. This type of news should not be confused with features. They are sometimes called special features.

• Straight News Story

• Human Interest Story

• Interpretative News

• In-depth News

• News Feature

It is a news story written separately but in relation to the headline or top news of the issue or a mother story. It is usually different in letter type (bold) from the main story placed beside, above or inserted in the story where it is related. It has its own headline.

It is an account of an event that will take place at some future time. It aims to arouse the interest in the event.

• Advance Story

• Coverage Story

It is a report of an event that is taking place or has already taken place. A series of cover stories make up a running story

• Advance Story

• Coverage Story

Classification of Coverage Stories:

It is an anticipated story such as regular meetings and tests.

• Routine Story

• Spot Story

• Follow-up Story

Classification of Coverage Stories:

It is one that transpires unexpectedly.

• Routine Story

• Spot Story

• Follow-up Story

Classification of Coverage Stories:

It is a report of more recent developments of an already published story. This includes new information, consequences, authoritative opinion not available before which are tied up with previous information presented.

• Routine Story

• Spot Story

• Follow-up Story