News Writing and Its

Importance
News writing is a crucial skill for communicating timely and accurate
information to the public. It involves the concise and objective
presentation of facts, using a clear and engaging writing style to inform
and educate readers.
Key Characteristics of News

1 Accuracy 2 Objectivity
News must be factually correct and free News should be reported impartially,
of errors. without bias or opinion.

3 Timeliness 4 Balance
News must be current and relevant to News should present multiple
readers' interests. perspectives on an issue.
Key Characteristics of News

5 Factual 6 Concise
News must consists of actual persons News should be short enough to
and events with nothing invented. contain the most important facts.
Essential Elements of News
Prominence Immediacy Human Interest

The importance or The urgency or timeliness Stories that evoke emotion

significance of the news of the news. or relate to people's lives.
event.
Oddity Conflict
Proximity
Unusual or unexpected Tensions, disputes, or
The geographical or events that capture opposing viewpoints.
emotional closeness to the attention.
reader.
Essential Elements of News
Names Numbers and Statistics Animals

It involves newsworthy Those with significance to Stories about unusuality of animals.

people. Ex. Topnotchers, numbers like statistics.
Election winners

Significance Change and development Calamity

Refers to how the news will Refers to any progress Stories that describes casualties caused
affect the readers. reported. by natural and man-made disasters.
Types of News Stories
Style and Presentation

Straight News 1
Objective, factual reporting of
current events.
2 News Feature
In-depth, narrative-driven stories
that provide context and analysis.
News by Location
Place and Occurrence

Local News Foreign News

Events and issues directly affecting the local News from other countries and regions
community. around the world.
News by Content

Science and Technology News Development Communication News

Reporting on advancements, discoveries, and News related to social, economic, and

breakthroughs in science and technology. community development initiatives.

Sports News
News reports the scenes of sports, tournaments and games , and
community development initiatives.
News by Source
Spot News Records-based News
Immediate, on-the-scene reporting of News derived from official documents,
breaking events. reports, and records.

Speech News Interview-based News

News based on statements, speeches, and News gathered through direct interviews
press conferences. with sources.
News by Page makeup
Single Incident
A news article focused on a single, specific event.

Composite Feature
An in-depth news feature that combines multiple elements.

Bulletin/Flash
Concise, urgent updates on breaking news events.
News by Page makeup
News brief
A news article usually not more than two paragraph.

Side bar story

A brief news item on some lighter aspects of an event placed side by side
to a related and significant news.
News by Sequence
1 Advance News
Reporting on upcoming events or issues.

2 Spot News
Immediate coverage of breaking news events.

3 Follow-up News
Continued reporting on a news story over time.
News by Sequence
4 Coverage News
Based on a given assignment like news gathered from hospitals, police stations, and other agencies.

5 Routine News Story

News about routine activities.