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    SPORT

    WRITIN
    S
    JAMES LAO

    G
    ESTILLORE
    LEARNING THE
    BASICS
    1. Getting Ready
    2. Gathering Data
    3. Writing the Story
    1. GETTING
    READY
    The MUSTS
    WRITERs
    for SPORTS
    • Have a feeling for the game
    • Be a natural descriptive
    • Have a keen memory
    • Love (live) the game
    • Distinguish the rules
    • Recognize the terms
    2. GATHERING
    DATA
    The WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHAT, WHY
    and HOW of General News Writing is
    translated into more specific
    information requirements for Sports
    Writing.
    2. GATHERING
    INCLUDING DATA
    IMPORTANT DETAILS
    • score or outcome
    • significance of the game
    • the stars , shining moments
    • team comparison
    • conditions and celebration
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    • Conveying the emotion, color,
    and drama of sports
    • The use of “picture” language –
    the special language license for
    sports
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    Have a strong lead
    encapsulate the available
    information on "who, what,
    where, when, why and how.
    place emphasis on an important or
    interesting aspect of the story.
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    Write clearly and concisely
    sports articles include context and
    metaphor and technical sports
    terms,
    BUT they're also to-the-point and
    generally stick to basic vocabulary
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    Know the context.
    have a basic working knowledge of the
    universe on which you're reporting.
    not only knowing all about the current
    players, coaches and standings but
    knowing some history, as well.
    TYPES OF SPORTS
    STORY
    Game or Play-by-
    Play
    A coverage story per se – giving the results,
    factors influencing the result, a descriptive
    narrative of what transpired during the game.
    Advance
    r A pre-game story. Based on anticipation, forecasts
    based on analysis and study of prevailing factors.

    Post-
    Game
    A combination summary and analysis story written
    after the event. Usually features interviews.
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    General News Sports News
    LEAD LEAD

    Secondary Facts More details/factors


    influencing result

    Tertiary Facts Game flashback narratives

    Least Important Facts Summary/Quotes/Statistics


    jargon
    because
    games are
    unique
    P L E
    S A M
    SPORTS
    NEWS
    Activity Point

    SPORT
    WRITIN
    S
    G
    Daghang
    salamat
    SPORT
    WRITIN
    S
    JAMES LAO

    G
    ESTILLORE
    LEARNING THE
    BASICS
    1. Getting Ready
    2. Gathering Data
    3. Writing the Story
    1. GETTING
    READY
    The MUSTS
    WRITERs
    for SPORTS
    • Have a feeling for the game
    • Be a natural descriptive
    • Have a keen memory
    • Love (live) the game
    • Distinguish the rules
    • Recognize the terms
    2. GATHERING
    DATA
    The WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHAT, WHY
    and HOW of General News Writing is
    translated into more specific
    information requirements for Sports
    Writing.
    2. GATHERING
    INCLUDING DATA
    IMPORTANT DETAILS
    • score or outcome
    • significance of the game
    • the stars , shining moments
    • team comparison
    • conditions and celebration
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    • Conveying the emotion, color,
    and drama of sports
    • The use of “picture” language –
    the special language license for
    sports
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    Have a strong lead
    encapsulate the available
    information on "who, what,
    where, when, why and how.
    place emphasis on an important or
    interesting aspect of the story.
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    Write clearly and concisely
    sports articles include context and
    metaphor and technical sports
    terms,
    BUT they're also to-the-point and
    generally stick to basic vocabulary
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    Know the context.
    have a basic working knowledge of the
    universe on which you're reporting.
    not only knowing all about the current
    players, coaches and standings but
    knowing some history, as well.
    TYPES OF SPORTS
    STORY
    Game or Play-by-
    Play
    A coverage story per se – giving the results,
    factors influencing the result, a descriptive
    narrative of what transpired during the game.
    Advance
    r A pre-game story. Based on anticipation, forecasts
    based on analysis and study of prevailing factors.

    Post-
    Game
    A combination summary and analysis story written
    after the event. Usually features interviews.
    R T
    3. WRITING THE POSTORY
    S S
    General News Sports News
    LEAD LEAD

    Secondary Facts More details/factors


    influencing result

    Tertiary Facts Game flashback narratives

    Least Important Facts Summary/Quotes/Statistics


    jargon
    because
    games are
    unique
    P L E
    S A M
    SPORTS
    NEWS
    Activity Point

    SPORT
    WRITIN
    S
    G
    Daghang
    salamat

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