Monday, February 8, 2010

Chapter 4, Eder, Susan, Smith, Chelsey

Hard news lead stories answer the five Ws.
The copy editor keeps a balance between reader and writer.
Besides fixing mechanical mistakes editors also watch out for basic reporting guidelines that are fair and balanced.
Reporters should confirm information in Press Releases.
Editors look for holes in stories, missing information, the use of jargon and put numbers into context so reader can understand what they mean.

Note: Powerpoint image from Council Rock School District



1 comment:

  1. The first thing I would add/correct in this post would be to write in the 5ws after they're mentioned. After this sentence it seems that someone may have pushed enter before starting the next one, I would correct that so they paragraph looks proper. I would put a comma after "Besides fixing mechanical mistakes."

    The rest seems to flow relatively well and contains no errors as far as I can see. Excellent!

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