JOU 1001 Lecture : Journalism Vocabulary
23 Oct 2013
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5w"s & h: the essentials of any story: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Beat: a specific area assigned to a reporter for regular coverage. By-line: indicated who wrote the story; often includes the writer"s title. Caption: the portion of the layout that explains what is happening in a photograph. Editorial: a type of story which serves to express an opinion and encourage the reader to take some action. Fact: a statement that can be proven. Feature: a story written with some interpretation that goes beyond just reporting the facts. Flag: the name of the paper that usually appears at the top of page one or on the paper"s home page. Graphics: the use of lines, screens, boxes, large initial letters, etc. to enhance a design by breaking up areas. Headline: large type designed to summarize a story and grab the reader"s attention.
