All articles should begin with a headline Headlines should capture the readers attention Headlines should NOT summarize the article
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Summary of the story Include all information
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Who What When Where Why
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Do NOT tease the reader like the TV news does
Include ONLY important details that explain and/or clarify the events that happened
Details that explain circumstances leading to the
event Details that the reader needs to understand the context of the event
Organize details in order from most important to least important
NEVER use first person – no I, me, my, we, us Use FACTS only
Never include your own opinion Quotes that include a source’s opinion may be
used
Use appropriate quotes
Accurate
Grammatically correct