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Before we discuss article writing in more detail, let's revisit some essential values to be upheld when writing news stories. Watch the video below and make notes of the 5 values mentioned, as well as details given.
Read the news checklist below for a summary of what is and what is not news. Which detail got your attention the most and why?
Which do you think should be the requirements for writing a good news story? Check your answers by doing the quiz linked below.
When writing a news story, objectivity is paramount, which means that opinions have no place in a news story, unless it is an editorial. Can you distinguish between opinions and facts? Here are some characteristics of facts and opinions:
Facts:
can be proven
real for all people and places
can be checked or measured
can be observed (seen)
are historical
are 100 % true
Opinions refer to anything that cannot be proven and represent a particular person’s (or group’s) perspective:
feelings
thoughts
judgments
beliefs
estimations
Can you distinguish between opinions and facts? Do the quiz below to check your skill.
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