Seminar Workout Handout on Campus Journalism

Prepared by: RALPH OSCAR C. BAGABOYBOY

MCM, MAED-Mgt., LLB, BMC-Journalism, BSE, AHSE,CPEA

Director for Alumni Relations, Student Services and

External Linkages
La Salle University-Ozamiz City
Former Dean of Student Affairs and Head of the
Communication Department
La Salle University- Ozamiz City
Consultant, Resource Person and Founder,
various organizations, programs and groups
in local, regional and national level
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Introduction:

Campus Journalism is a technical area of

student development where individual creativity,
rhetoric expression, intellectual projection and
social values of learners are contextualized in a
more dynamic and articulate manner. It
promotes student social responsibility towards
the inculcation of responsible reporting, data
gathering and information dissemination to the
public.
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This Seminar-Workshop on Campus

Journalism aims to address the
following objectives:

1. To conduct an intensive training on news writing,

feature writing, editorial writing and copy reading
2. To develop the intellectual, emotional and social
awareness of students and teachers on issues
affecting their life in the society
3. To promote responsible journalism, efficient data
gathering work and appropriate writing strategies of
stories and articles
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Lesson 1: NEWS WRITING

NEWS is a factual and objective coverage or

highlight of an event that is happening recently.
It provides information on the basis of 5 Ws and
I H such as: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN,
WHY AND HOW, and characterizes the value of
TIMELINESS, PROXIMITY, PROMINENCE,
SIGNIFICANCE AND ODDITY. In other words,
news does not concern about the routine but
rather the unexpected, the unusual or the
dramatic.
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Categories of News:

1. NOVELTY - it refers to anything new, new discovery,

new invention, the latest in fashion, the first man in
space
2. PERSONAL IMPACT - it points out to the effect of an
issue or event in the country to every citizen
3. LOCAL NEWS - it emphasizes the significance of
proximity or information within the nearby location
4. MONEY - it talks about stories on income, wages, new
taxes, inflation, lotteries
5. CRIME AND PUNISHMENT - it talks about heinous
crimes, criminality, immorality and other inhumane
activities
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6. SEX - it talks about romance, bed scene and other

illicit relations or carnal undertakings
7. CONFLICTS - it talks about wars, revolutions, coup d’
etats and violent demonstrations. They also include
inner conflicts, man’s inhumanity to man, struggle
between good and evil, gap between rich and poor
8. RELIGION - it talks about secular activities or any
denominations, including rituals and beliefs
9. DISASTERS AND TRAGEDIES - they talk about man-
made or natural phenomena, accident and fatalistic
occurrences
10. HUMOR - it talks about new jokes, old anecdotes and
cartoons.
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11. HUMAN INTEREST - stories about human emotions,

kindness, cruelty, success
12. THE UNDERDOG - stories about the underprivileged,
the less influential, the little man in the street, those
who are taken advantaged of
13. MYSTERY - stories about unusual or questionable
events or appearances
14. HEALTH - stories about medicine, body condition and
sickness
15. SCIENCE - stories about the work of scientists and
scientific findings
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16. ENTERTAINMENT - stories about celebrities in sports,

music and other popular shows
17. FAMOUS PEOPLE - stories about influential, popular
and outstanding or highly-credible individuals
18. WEATHER - it is about the report on the weather
condition
19. FOOD AND DRINKS - stories about recipes,
beverages and cocktail dishes
20. GROUP STORIES - stories about tribes, fraternities,
groups, clans and families
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PARTS OF A NEWS ARTICLE:

1. HEADLINE - it overviews the main thought of the story

which is written in phrase
2. LEAD - it directs the readers to the preliminary thought
of the story, basically taking already details that
address the who, what, where and when questions
3. BODY OF ARTICLE - it contains all details of the story
which are not covered yet in the preceding parts and
answers the missing information on the first part
4. ENDPART - it elaborates on the latest development of
the story or article that will be anticipated by the
readers in the possible next issue
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TYPES OF NEWS STORIES:

1. Action Story - is something visible or visual,

moving and concrete, an actual coverage
presented by the writer as if he was an
eyewitness to the event.

2. Idea Story - it is consolidated from reports and

documents which is abstract and static, also
known as SUBSTANCE STORY.
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TYPES OF LEADS:

1. CARTRIDGE - it is usually short, abrupt and

definite
2. PUNCH LEAD - it is similar to CARTRIDGE, but it
surprises and intrigues the reader
3. PICTURE LEAD - it displays a pictorial account of
an event
4. CONTRAST LEAD - it emphasizes the contrast
Example: Four years ago, she was a plain
housewife. Today, Corazon Aquino
is the Philippine President.
5. QUESTION LEAD - it raises a query in the hope of
inducing the reader to read on
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6. FREAK LEAD - it throws caution to the air by trying to

be different
7. SEQUENCE LEAD - it highlights series of paragraphs,
usually arranged chronologically but with a single
defect
8. SUSPENDED INTEREST LEAD - it suspends the real
score of the story by covering the opposite context first
Example: Larry Jayme refused to be interviewed
yesterday, but I still got
the story
9. STACCATO LEAD - it emphasizes the time element,
and usually consists of a series of phrases, punctuated
by commas or dashes
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10. FIGURATIVE LEAD - it uses figurative words

Example: The fox is finally home at 66.
11. EPIGRAM LEAD - the tone or moral of the story is
stressed
12. QUOTATION LEAD - it is applied when a popular
quotation is used to emphasize the gist of the story
13. SUMMARY LEAD - it gives a summary of the whole
story
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LESSON 2: FEATURE WRITING

Writing a Feature article is much more

interesting than that of a news article. It is
subjective and allows the writer to be creative,
sensible and compassionate towards the
readers. Feature writing caters more to the
emotions of the readers.
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TYPES OF FEATURE ARTICLE:

1. NEWSFEATURE - it is usually based on a

recent event
2. INFORMATIVE - its emphasis is on
INFORMATION with element of human interest
or entertainment only which is based on
interview or taken from research materials
3. A “How to “ Feature - it explains a process or
how a certain product is made, written in style
and smooth language
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4. PERSONALITY SKETCH - it is interested in

people and reveals the character of the subject
by recounting the way he talks or what others
think of him
5. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE - it is about
unusual experience written in the first person
6. HUMAN INTEREST STORY - it basically
appeals to the emotions
7. HUMOROUS FEATURE - it entertains with wit
and humor
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PARTS OF A FEATURE ARTICLE:

1. TITLE - the central thought of the story written

in phrase
2. INTRODUCTION - the opener of the story that
brings the reader to the emphasis of a
message conveyed
3. BODY OF ARTICLE - the skeletal framework
of information or details written in the story
4. CONCLUSION - the sharing of personal views,
realizations and impressions of the writer
about the story being presented
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LESSON 3: EDITORIAL WRITING

Writing an Editorial is a crucial role

because it is the representation of the
entire publication group on recent issue
that affects them and the reading public. It
attempts to open the minds of the readers
for them to make a stand on the said
issue.
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FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
EDITORIAL WRITING:

1. Impact of the Issue to every reader

2. Beneficial solutions to problems and
challenges encountered
3. Social responsibility of the writer to address
the views as a publication group to the readers
4. Timeliness and proximity of the issue in the
present time
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LESSON 4: COPY READING

Copyreading and Proofreading is a filtering

process of information gathering work. It
polishes, revises and purifies the understanding
of the readers on the articles to be published by
removing, replacing and improving the content,
grammar and punctuation marks needed in the
composition of a message.
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Tips in Copyreading/ Proofreading:

1. Assume you will find errors; this assumption will help

you find errors
2. Start proofreading with the first line on the page. Place
a ruler or straightedge under one line at a time so that
you can see and concentrate only on those words
3. Read the material aloud word for word
4. Check numerical information, such as: dates, dollar
amounts and order numbers. Proofread each digit;
carefully look for transposed (reversed order) numbers
as well as incorrect numbers. Recheck all calculations
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5. Use a dictionary to confirm spelling and meaning if you

hesitate on a word as you proofread. Hesitation often
signals a misspelling or an inappropriate word choice
6. Put the document away. For a good news message,
wait at least 30 minutes before reading the message
again. For a bad news message, wait at least 60
minutes before reading the message again.
Sometimes errors that were not obvious in the first
reading will be apparent during later readings
7. Ask for proofreading assistance from someone with
good writing skills
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STEPS IN COMPLETING A MESSAGE:

1. PROOFREADING

2. EDITING

3. REVISING

4. FINALIZING
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SHORT BACKTRAP
ON PHOTO MAKING WORK:

Photos add life and beauty to any article. It

clearly explains the substance of the story and
communicates well to the readers. As journalist,
these are the following qualities of a good photo
that should be taken account of:
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1. PROMINENCE - photos of famous personalities capture

the attention of the readers and they become
newsmakers
2. ACTION - stories with corresponding actions appeal to
the emotions of the readers. Grab the opportunity to
catch stolen shots from unusual and unprepared
situations
3. HUMAN INTEREST - take pictures of people, animals
and events that relate to the ordinary feelings of the
readers such as: shots of the excitement of fans in a
volleyball game, a monkey caressing a puppy or a dog
and a pig hugging each other
4. DRAMA - pictures of death, accidents or victims of
calamities fall under this category
5. TIMELINESS - timeliness or immediacy strengthens the
value of a picture
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In editing process, editor must be able to look

into the values of the following writing
standards:

1. Incorporate Courtesy - editor must be able to find out

if the message reflects the YOU attitude, or have the
receivers’ needs been addressed?
2. Check for Clarity - does the words clearly express
your intended meaning?
3. Rephrase for Conciseness - Is the active voice used
in most instances?
4. Choose concrete words - Are specific words used to
build mental pictures for the receiver?
Are technical terms suitable for audience?
5. Check for correct content and mechanics - Does
the over-all appearance give a positive impression?
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FEW TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE WRITING:

1. Think first, then write

2. Get to the point
3. Use familiar words
4. Omit verbal deadwood
5. Keep your sentences short
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6. Shorten your paragraph

7. Use specific and concrete language
8. Prefer the simple to the complex
9. Be positive
10. Use the active voice
11. Write as you talk
12.Use adjectives sparingly
13. Revise and sharpen
14. Write to express, not to impress
15. Get rid of odds and ends
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Enjoy writing out your ideas, feelings and

expression because it will widen your
perspective in life. Do not be conscious with
grammatical errors. Concentrate first on
organizing your thoughts and give life to what is
inside your mind. Always remember that you are
communicating to your readers whatever is
written on a sheet of paper. Be firm, be sensitive
to their needs and be responsible in your pursuit
for clearer and much greater understanding on a
message or story.
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Thank you very much for giving me the

opportunity to share my life, knowledge
and skills with you in this worthwhile
intellectual exercise. Congratulations to
the organizers and participants for the job
well done and may God continue to grant
His wisdom, peace and love upon you.
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GOD loves you so much!

Be the best writer you can be and

be proud
you are a
CAMPUS JOURNALIST!

R. o. Bagaboyboy